Mainframe System Programmer (SMPE)

Mainframe System Programmer

Employment Eligibility Statement: Due to specific project and client requirements, this position is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders). Sponsorship is not available at this time. Danta Technologies evaluates all candidates in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and EEOC guidelines. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Note: This position is based in the United States, offers a 100% remote work option, and is open to eligible U.S.-based candidates only.

About the role: We are seeking an experienced Mainframe System Programmer to support and maintain enterprise z/OS environments. This is a remote opportunity for candidates with strong system programming expertise and hands-on experience with IBM mainframe technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, upgrade, and maintain z/OS and related IBM/BMC/ISV products.
• Perform software maintenance using SMP/E (RECEIVE, APPLY, ACCEPT).
• Administer and support RACF and other security-related products.
• Manage system initialization, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Support Parallel Sysplex environments and related technologies.
• Work with JES, PARMLIB, USS, Coupling Facility, and system configuration components.
• Manage hardware configurations using HCD and IODFs.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and execution.
• Support storage management activities with DFSMS.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience with z/OS installation, upgrades, and maintenance
• In-depth knowledge of SMP/E
• Experience with RACF and mainframe security administration
• Strong understanding of Sysplex, JES, PARMLIB, USS, and Coupling Facility
• Experience with HCD/IODF management
• Knowledge of DFSMS and storage concepts
• Experience participating in Disaster Recovery exercises

Preferred Skills:

• PL/I Compiler
• COBOL
• Assembler
• REXX
• Java for z/OS
• Node.js for z/OS
• Python for z/OS

Notes: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate/Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.