> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2508673-z-os-system-programmer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2508673-z-os-system-programmer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # z/OS System Programmer - **Company:** BCforward - **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $146,078.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Unix, System Configuration, File Systems, IBM Hardware Management Console, Rexx (Programming Language), Job Entry Subsystem 2/3, Network Configuration and Change Management, System Programming, System Software, Z/OS, Tso/ispf, Scripting, ZFS File System - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f84a0305-371e-4db0-9866-ff356839226c ## About the Role We are seeking a z/OS Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in z/OS platform engineering, JES2 administration, SMP/E maintenance, and z/OS UNIX System Services and a proven ability to design, automate, and operate mainframe infrastructure aligned with enterprise standards., * Strong experience configuring, maintaining, and supporting z/OS, including release installation, maintenance, and management of PTFs, APARs, and USERMODs with SMP/E. * Proficiency in developing and maintaining system utilities, exits, and automation using REXX and BAL/Assembler. * Administration of z/OS UNIX System Services, including file systems, permissions, scripting, and zFS configuration and support. * Hands-on experience configuring and supporting JES2, including job classes, initiators, spool tuning, and workload controls. * Strong working knowledge of TSO/ISPF for system programming and operational tasks. * Experience managing LPARs and processor resources using the Hardware Management Console (HMC). * Ability to diagnose and resolve system-level issues, including abends, dumps, hardware errors, and performance problems using IPCS, EREP, and RMF. Preferred Skills: * Experience defining and maintaining complex server, storage, and network configurations using Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD). * Familiarity with enterprise evaluation of mainframe products and solution fit-for-purpose assessments. ## Description * Design, engineer, and maintain z/OS platform tools and services in alignment with architecture, governance, and security policies. * Provide subject-matter expertise in z/OS infrastructure and deliver technical consultation and best practices to application, infrastructure, and engineering teams. * Translate business and operational requirements into z/OS technical designs, deployment blueprints, standards, and runbooks. * Develop and enhance automation, scripts, and tooling to eliminate manual tasks and improve reliability and efficiency. * Create reusable templates and playbooks for standardized builds, configuration, deployment, and operations. * Evaluate and validate third-party mainframe software and tools for enterprise adoption and compliance. * Identify opportunities to improve performance, resiliency, and operational processes through modernization. * Contribute to product and solution evaluations by defining functional and non-functional technical requirements. * Support risk management, change management, and problem resolution in a regulated, high-availability environment. * Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and leadership to junior staff and promote a collaborative team culture. ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Coffee with Developers - Robby Russell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/917-coffee-with-developers-robby-russell) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Into the hive of eBPF!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1199-into-the-hive-of-ebpf) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [10 Highest Paying Programming Languages 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/150-10-highest-paying-programming-languages-2025) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023)