Description

•  Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.
•  Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
•  Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.
•  Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.
•  Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.
•  Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
•  Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.
•  Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.
 Experience level
•  12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs. 
Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)
•  Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)
•  Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades
•  Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
•  Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
•  IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices. 
•  Sysplex and config management (good to have)
•  Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
•  ISPF/TSO and other basic
•  Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
•  Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
•  Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.

• Strong hands-on knowledge of z/OS, JES2/JES3, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, USS/OMVS, SMP/E.
• Experience with large-scale environments (multi-LPAR, Parallel Sysplex).
• Knowledge of vendor products (Broadcom, IBM, BMC).
• IBM certifications (preferred but not mandatory).

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to mainframe modernization initiatives (APIs, hybrid cloud integration).
• Experience with z/OSMF and modern interfaces.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices on mainframe (CI/CD pipelines).
• Exposure to Zowe and APIs on z/OS

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree