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z/OS Systems Programmer (Part-Time or Full-Time)
2026-01-16 Macpower Digital Assets Edge all cities,AK
Description:
- Type: W2, Contract-to-Hire, 12+ months.
- Location: Remote (U.S. only) or hybrid in Boulder, CO; local preferred; free parking if onsite.
- Schedule: Part-time preferred (~24 hours/week, 3 days/week); full-time considered.
- Maintain, upgrade, and support IBM z/OS operating systems across complex environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues to ensure stability, performance, and uptime.
- Install and configure IBM and ISV software using standard tooling and workflows.
- Educate and assist users and team members on z/OS capabilities and best practices.
- Provide documentation, technical guidance, and support across the software lifecycle.
- Participate in scheduled maintenance windows, including occasional off-hours or weekends.
- Work independently and collaboratively within a small team of senior technical professionals.
- ssume additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Extensive hands-on z/OS systems programming experience (not operations and not application development).
- Catalog management, ISPF/SDSF, and z/FS.
- Unix System Services (USS).
- JES2 and/or JES3; familiarity with SYS1.PARMLIB and SYS1.PROCLIB.
- Configuration of couple data sets.
- RACF administration, including user IDs, groups, certificates, resources, and key rings.
- IBM software installation via ServerPac, z/OSMF, and CBPDO.
- DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, DFRMM, System Logger, and XCF.
- DASD architecture, FICON/ESCON, cryptographic coprocessors, and virtual tape libraries (VTLs).
- Proven ability to own z/OS tasks end-to-end with minimal oversight.
- VTAM, TCP/IP, and OSA.
- z/VM systems programming.
- Linux on z Systems and zCX (Container Extensions).
- DS8000, FlashCopy, and tape libraries.
- DFSMS Client routine and construct management.
- Strong problem solving, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication with mentoring abilities.
- bility to work independently and within a collaborative, senior team environment.
- Documentation-driven approach with attention to quality and compliance.
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5-7 years of direct z/OS systems programming experience.