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# Systems Programmer

- **Company:** Kyndryl, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $100,080.0 - $190,080.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IBM Parallel Sysplex, Tivoli Management Framework, Job Entry Subsystem 2/3, Mainframes, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, Broadcom, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Z/OS, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/kyndryl/systems-programmer-zos

## About the Role

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development.

You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others., * 12+ years of experience in z/OS operating system installation, maintenance, con-figuration, and support.

 * Experience with zOS subsystems (JES2 experience is required, SMS, RACF/ACF2), IBM program products, standard mainframe ISV/OEM software products (BMC, Broadcom/CA, others).
 * Excels in problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Skills and Experience

 * Experience with TCP/IP, NetView / SysView, FTP, SFTP, Connect: Direct,
 * VIPA, DVIPA, etc. ideally in a complex GDPS environment
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

## Description

As a Systems Programmer at Kyndryl, you'll have the opportunity to shape the very foundation of the technology that drives our world. Your work will involve developing, testing, and maintaining the software that controls a computer's operating system, hardware, and other systems software. You'll be a master troubleshooter and problem-solver, with the skills to fix even the most complex issues that arise.

Not only will you be responsible for ensuring the security of our computer systems, but you'll also work closely with other IT professionals to design and implement cutting-edge technology that keeps Kyndryl ahead of the curve.

In this role, you'll provide the underlying Mainframe operating system platform programming and program product support that forms the backbone of our applications. You'll guide functional objectives on technologies and make use of your expert knowledge to drive solutions to complex problems.


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