Lead Mainframe Systems Programmer - z/OS Infrastructure

• We are seeking experienced Lead Mainframe Systems Programmers with strong expertise in IBM z/OS operating system infrastructure, software installation, system upgrades, maintenance, and production support.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience maintaining enterprise z/OS environments, including IBM and third-party ISV products, and supporting modern mainframe infrastructure technologies., * Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain IBM z/OS operating systems and infrastructure components.
• Perform software installation and maintenance using SMP/E, including PTFs and APARs.
• Install, upgrade, configure, and support IBM and third-party ISV products.
• Support z/OS UNIX System Services (USS), z/OSMF, and Zowe environments.
• Administer and troubleshoot DFSMS and DFHSM storage management components.
• Develop and maintain JCL and REXX scripts for infrastructure administration and automation.
• Troubleshoot z/OS system-level incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Support system upgrades, maintenance windows, disaster recovery testing, and production stability.
• Collaborate with operations, application, storage, and infrastructure teams.

• Extensive hands-on experience in z/OS / Mainframe Systems Programming.
• Strong experience with z/OS installation, upgrades, configuration, and maintenance.
• Hands-on experience using SMP/E to install and maintain IBM and ISV software products.
• Working knowledge of USS, JCL, REXX, and z/OS infrastructure troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting enterprise production mainframe environments., * Hands-on experience with z/OSMF and Zowe.
• Experience with DFSMS, DFHSM, and mainframe storage management.
• Experience with z/OS version migrations, system automation, and disaster recovery.

Experience:

• z/OS / Mainframe Systems Programming: 8 years (Required)
• SMP/E, PTF, and APAR maintenance: 6 years (Required)
• z/OS UNIX System Services (USS): 6 years (Required)