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Mainframe Programmer

Pyramid Corporation

Z/OS System Programmer /Mainframe System Programmer

Immediate need for a talented z/OS System Programmer /Mainframe System Programmer. This is a 12+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Saint Louis MO (Remote).

Key Responsibilities:

  • System Programming & Platform Management
  • Lead installation, customization, and maintenance of z/OS operating system environments
  • Manage core components including MVS, JES2, Sysplex, and LPAR configurations
  • Administer and maintain HCD/IODF definitions for hardware and I/O configuration
  • Perform system-level tuning and optimization to ensure high availability and performance
  • Maintenance & Upgrades
  • Plan and execute z/OS upgrades, RSU maintenance, and patching cycles
  • Manage SMP/E for software installation, maintenance, and CSI handling
  • Oversee lifecycle management of ISV products, including upgrades and vendor coordination
  • Incident & Problem Management
  • Provide L3 support for critical incidents, ensuring timely resolution of Sev1/Sev2 issues
  • Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement preventive actions
  • Ensure adherence to SLA commitments and service quality standards
  • High Availability, DR & Resilience
  • Support Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and execution, including drills and failover validation
  • Ensure system readiness for business continuity through Sysplex resilience and redundancy
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure risk mitigation
  • Automation & Operational Excellence
  • Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort
  • Implement and maintain system automation frameworks for monitoring and recovery
  • Continuously improve processes aligned to ITIL best practices
  • Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior system programmers
  • Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, and vendors for solution delivery
  • Participate in customer discussions, audits, and transformation initiatives

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

  • Skills: Strong experience in z/OS System Programming
  • MVS, JES2
  • Sysplex, LPAR
  • HCD / IODF configuration
  • SMP/E
  • z/OS Upgrade & RSU Maintenance
  • ISV Product Maintenance
  • Incident Management & RCA
  • Disaster Recovery (DR) support
  • System Automation tools/methodologies
  • 10+ years of experience in z/OS system programming
  • Experience in enterprise mainframe environments (Banking/Insurance preferred)
  • Exposure to high-availability and mission-critical systems
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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