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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Z/OS Network Systems Programmer - **Company:** AgreeYa Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Legacy Database, Adaptable Database Systems, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Databases, IBM DB2, Database Design, Disaster Recovery, IBM Hardware Management Console, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Mainframe, Rexx (Programming Language), IBM Information Management System, Logical Data Models, Mainframes, Operational Databases, Software Engineering, System Programming, Z/OS, Computer Networking Systems, Performance Monitor - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b78963a369840745 ## About the Role * Minimum 7 years of experience as a Systems Programmer and/or DBA, including at least 3 years in a lead role. * 5+ years of experience with z/OS Networking, HCD, IODF, z/OSMF, SMP/E, LU 6.2, and mainframe hardware. * Experience in DS8884 and TS7760C hardware management. * Strong hands-on experience with IBM z/OS, IMS, DB2, ADABAS, SMP/E, JCL, IMS DB/DC, and CICS. * Experience with ACF2, IBM File Manager, DELTA/IMS, NATURAL/SUPERNAT, EntireX, CA Spool, IMS & DB2 BMC Tools, and N20/TRIM. * Experience with ASSEMBLER, COBOL, and REXX in IBM mainframe environments. * Strong understanding of database administration, including capacity planning, backup and recovery, performance monitoring, space management, reorganization, replication, compression, and partitioning. * Ability to provide technical consultation and recommendations to application development and operations teams. * Experience supporting complex legacy mainframe environments and performing technical duties independently. Education Required: * Bachelor's degree in an IT-related or engineering field. Additional Information: * This position requires strong technical expertise across z/OS networking, mainframe hardware, and legacy database environments. The selected candidate will be expected to independently perform complex systems programming and database administration responsibilities while collaborating with application and operations teams., * How many years of experience as a Z/OS Systems Programmer? * Have your worked on hardware management ? * Are you comfortable to work in onsite model from client location? ## Description AgreeYa is a global Systems Integrator and is seeking an experienced Z/OS Network Systems Programmer to support complex mainframe systems programming and database environments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with IBM z/OS networking, mainframe hardware, and enterprise database platforms. This role will support the planning, installation, configuration, testing, implementation, maintenance, upgrades, and enhancements of core system and database software products in alignment with the database architecture and business requirements., * Plan, install, configure, test, implement, maintain, and enhance core mainframe system and database software products. * Manage and support hierarchical (IMS), relational (DB2), and file-based (ADABAS) database environments. * Plan and execute database upgrades and verify the health and operational status of database environments. * Provide technical consulting to application development and operations teams for project planning and development activities. * Perform production database maintenance and provide technical support for existing database environments. * Conduct technical reviews of systems utilizing ADABAS, DB2, or IMS database management systems. * Evaluate and fine-tune existing DBMS software and provide recommendations for new DBMS technologies when appropriate. * Consult with development teams on database design and develop logical and physical database designs. * Create logical database design overviews and physical databases. * Perform database capacity planning, performance monitoring, and space monitoring. * Develop and maintain database backup and recovery procedures. * Perform database reorganizations, replication, compression, and partitioning activities. * Support mainframe networking and hardware environments, including HCD, IODF, z/OSMF, LU 6.2, DS8884, and TS7760C. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) ## 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) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 10 C++ programming questions to expect in an interview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/50-the-10-c-programming-questions-to-expect-in-an-interview)