z/OS Systems Programmer - Mainframe (Fully Remote, UK-Based) - Up to £700 a day

z/OS Systems Programmer - Mainframe (Fully Remote, UK-Based) - Up to £700 a day

Posted 1 day ago by GL Global

£700 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom

Summary: The role of z/OS Systems Programmer involves supporting enterprise-scale IBM Mainframe infrastructure through the installation, customization, maintenance, and troubleshooting of z/OS and related IBM products. This fully remote position requires extensive experience in a high-availability environment, focusing on ensuring optimal performance and reliability of the systems. The successful candidate will also provide mentorship to junior engineers and assist in disaster recovery and capacity planning efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, upgrade, and maintain z/OS and related subsystems (eg, JES2, SMP/E, RACF, TSO, USS).
  • Maintain and support IBM Middleware products (eg, DB2, CICS, MQ Series, IMS - if required).
  • Manage IPLs, parmlib concatenations, SMF, SDSF, and ISPF customizations.
  • Handle storage management (DFSMS, HSM, tape libraries) and performance tuning.
  • Assist with disaster recovery testing, capacity planning, and patch cycles.
  • Provide 3rd-line support and mentor junior system engineers where needed.

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years' hands-on experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer in a production environment.
  • Deep knowledge of IBM Mainframe architecture and utilities.
  • Strong experience with SMP/E, JES2, parmlib, HCD, and z/OSMF.

Salary (Rate): £700 daily

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

z/OS Systems Programmer - Mainframe (Fully Remote, UK-Based) - Up to £700 a day

We are looking for a highly experienced z/OS Systems Programmer to join a contract assignment supporting enterprise-scale IBM Mainframe infrastructure.

You'll be responsible for the installation, customization, maintenance, and troubleshooting of z/OS and related IBM products in a complex, high-availability environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, upgrade, and maintain z/OS and related subsystems (eg, JES2, SMP/E, RACF, TSO, USS).

  • Maintain and support IBM Middleware products (eg, DB2, CICS, MQ Series, IMS - if required).

  • Manage IPLs, parmlib concatenations, SMF, SDSF, and ISPF customizations.

  • Handle storage management (DFSMS, HSM, tape libraries) and performance tuning.

  • Assist with disaster recovery testing, capacity planning, and patch cycles.

  • Provide 3rd-line support and mentor junior system engineers where needed.

Experience

  • 5+ years' hands-on experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer in a production environment.

  • Deep knowledge of IBM Mainframe architecture and utilities.

  • Strong experience with SMP/E, JES2, parmlib, HCD, and z/OSMF.

Please apply immediately for further details & a confidential discussion.