Software Developer

Introduction

We are seeking a highly skilled z/OS System Programmer to join our team focused on mainframe system programming and automation. This role involves designing and implementing automation solutions for z/OS and USS environments, ensuring robust system performance, and collaborating with global teams to deliver secure and reliable operations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in z/OS internals, automation scripting, and system programming. Assembler language and C language proficiency is an added advantage.

Your role and responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owner, Technical Architect, and Product Manager to understand requirements and design scalable z/OS system solutions.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for z/OS and USS environments to streamline operational tasks and improve efficiency.
• Implement and optimize system-level automation for job scheduling, monitoring, and error handling across z/OS subsystems.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot z/OS components including JES, RACF, USS, and related middleware.
• Analyze system issues and defect reports using advanced debugging tools; develop fixes or enhancements for system stability.
• Perform performance tuning and capacity planning for z/OS environments to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Create and review documentation for system configurations, automation procedures, SOPs, and knowledge transfer.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams) to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence.
• Stay current with emerging z/OS technologies, automation frameworks, and best practices.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Required Professional and Technical Expertise

• 6-9 years of experience in z/OS system programming and administration.
• Strong knowledge of z/OS internals, JES, RACF, USS, and related subsystems.
• Hands-on experience in USS scripting and automation (REXX, Shell scripting, JCL).
• Proficiency in writing and maintaining automation scripts for operational tasks.
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques for mainframe environments.
• Solid understanding of system performance tuning, capacity planning, and problem determination.
• Familiarity with SMP/E, system upgrades, and maintenance processes.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and change management in mainframe environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise

• Assembler language and C language proficiency for system exits and low-level programming.
• C langugage proficency for system level programming
• Experience with IBM z/OS products and tools (e.g., SDSF, ISPF, TSO).
• Knowledge of automation frameworks and integration with enterprise systems.
• Comfortable working in Unix System Services (USS) environments.
• Ability to write and modify shell scripts (Bash, KSH) and REXX programs.
• Experience with install/build scripts, configuration management, and system customization.
• Exposure to global team collaboration and enterprise-scale environments.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal.

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Client-provided location(s): Bangalore, India

Job ID: IBM-75883

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-26T18:51:58