Mainframe Zos System Programmer

4 - 9 years

12 - 20 Lacs

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Job Description

Job Title: Mainframe z/OS System Programmer

Job Summary:

Mainframe z/OS System Programmer

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and maintain

    IBM z/OS operating system

    and related subsystems.
  • Perform

    system software upgrades, patches, and maintenance

    activities.
  • Provide

    performance tuning, capacity planning, and system optimization

    .
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues.
  • Manage and support

    SMP/E, JES2/JES3, RACF, DB2, CICS, IMS, and storage subsystems

    .
  • Coordinate with application, storage, network, and operations teams for smooth functioning of mainframe systems.
  • Ensure system availability, security compliance, and disaster recovery readiness.
  • Prepare and maintain system documentation, procedures, and standards.
  • Support

    24x7 on-call

    rotation for critical issues when required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong experience as a

    z/OS System Programmer

    in enterprise mainframe environments.
  • Hands-on experience with

    SMP/E, JES2/JES3, RACF, and mainframe storage administration

    .
  • Knowledge of

    mainframe hardware configuration, LPAR, and HMC operations

    .
  • Proficiency in

    problem determination, dump analysis, and system performance monitoring tools

    .
  • Experience in supporting subsystems like

    DB2, CICS, IMS, MQ

    (good to have).
  • Familiarity with

    Disaster Recovery (DR), high availability, and security best practices

    .
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred / Good to Have:

  • Experience with

    z/VM or z/Linux environments

    .
  • Knowledge of automation tools (REXX, CLIST, JCL, scripting).
  • Exposure to Agile/DevOps practices in mainframe environments.
  • IBM or equivalent mainframe certifications.

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