z/OS Systems Programmer
Large commercial bank holding company
Buffalo, NY (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Contract to hire
Job Description:
My client, a large commercial bank holding company, is seeking an experienced z/OS System Programmer to join a great team.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Install, customize, and maintain z/OS operating system software, ensuring adherence to industry best practices, security, and corporate standards.
- Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimization, applying appropriate system tuning and performance improvement techniques.
- Design, implement, and maintain system software components, including system exits, SVC routines, and other subsystems.
- Support expert system-level debugging, troubleshooting, and problem resolution, working closely with application developers, systems administrators, and other technical teams.
- Apply operating system and ISV patches, fixes, and upgrades, ensuring system integrity and compatibility with other software components.
Desired Experience:
- 5-10 years working as a z/OS Systems Programmer
- Experience with installation, customization, and maintenance of z/OS operating system software.
- In-depth knowledge of z/OS operating system internals, subsystems, and components.
- Experience working with HMC within the z/OS.