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# z/OS Systems Programmer

- **Company:** Matlen Silver
- **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Assembly Language, Unix, System Configuration, Software Debugging, IBM Hardware Management Console, IBM Mainframe, Rexx (Programming Language), IBM Systems Network Architecture, System Programming, System Software, Z/OS, Scripting
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d6e9774f-918f-4155-b83d-039a1a13c5dd

## About the Role

The ideal candidate is a hands-on IBM systems programmer with deep experience in z/OS internals, assembler, dump analysis, and SMP/E configuration, and who has supported large-scale enterprise mainframe environments., * Senior-level experience as an IBM z/OS Systems Programmer.

 * Strong experience with IBM mainframe hardware environments including z16 (experience with z17 highly preferred).
 * Expertise in Assembler programming and system dump analysis.
 * Hands-on experience with SMP/E installation, maintenance, and configuration.
 * Experience with IBM debugging tools and system diagnostics.
 * Proficiency with REXX scripting.
 * Experience managing systems through HMC.
 * Knowledge of z/OS UNIX System Services (USS).
 * Experience working in large-scale enterprise mainframe environments.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills.
 * Demonstrated history of consistent projects and stable tenure.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

 * Additional experience with HMC debugging and advanced troubleshooting.
 * Prior involvement in mainframe hardware upgrade initiatives.
 * Experience working within complex enterprise infrastructure organizations.

## Description

Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior z/OS Systems Programmer to support a large enterprise mainframe environment undergoing a hardware upgrade from IBM z16 to z17. This role will focus on core system programming activities including system configuration, debugging, performance analysis, and supporting the upgrade and stabilization of the z/OS platform., * Support the z/OS platform during a major hardware upgrade (z16 z17).

 * Perform core systems programming activities including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the z/OS environment.
 * Use Assembler and system debugging tools to analyze dumps and diagnose system-level issues.
 * Manage SMP/E installations, maintenance, and configuration of system software.
 * Support and maintain z/OS UNIX System Services (USS) environments.
 * Utilize REXX scripting to automate operational and system tasks.
 * Work with HMC (Hardware Management Console) for system management and troubleshooting.
 * Analyze system performance and stability within a large enterprise mainframe environment.
 * Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure smooth system upgrades, enhancements, and ongoing maintenance.
 * Provide clear documentation and communication across technical teams.


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