z/OS System Programmer

Introduction

At IBM Systems, we're redefining what infrastructure means in the age of cognitive computing and cloud. Our servers and storage solutions are no longer passive tools-they're intelligent systems that understand, reason, and learn. This transformation empowers our clients to innovate boldly while minimizing risk and complexity.

We power the world's most critical industries-from finance and healthcare to government and retail. Our clients are the architects of the future, and our technology is the foundation they build on.

As part of our team, you'll work on IBM Z, one of the most advanced enterprise platforms in the world. You'll collaborate with brilliant minds, use cutting-edge operating systems and devices, and help shape products that are optimized for hybrid cloud, AI, and security.

We're seeking passionate technologists, engineers, and problem-solvers who thrive in collaborative environments and want to build the future of IT infrastructure. If you're excited by the idea of systems that think and learn, and want to work on technology that matters-IBM Systems is the place for you.

Your role and responsibilities

• Planning, installing, configuring, and implementing z/OS
• Installing, migrating, monitoring, securing, and enabling z/OS
• Planning, configuring, and implementing z/OS for continuous availability across planned or unplanned outage of any single hardware or software element.
• Planning, installing, testing, and implementing z/OS service level upgrade and patches.
• Planning and implementing configuration changes to enhance z/OS performance.
• Creating and deploying z/OS operating system
• Planning and implementing support for disaster recovery.
• Providing technical assistance to IBM CIO programmers and end users.
• May require rotating 24x7 on-call support responsibility as well as weekend support

Required education

Associate's Degree/College Diploma

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Information Technology degree and/or technology certifications preferred or substantial equivalent experience
• 8-10 years of experience as a z/OS systems programmer
• Advanced knowledge of z/OS, z/OS UNIX System Services, SMP/E, TCPIP, RACF, JCL, ISPF, SMS, z/OSMF, IODF, IOCDS, FICON, control units, z/OS configuration best practices and other standard z/OS components/products
• Advanced knowledge of programming languages, such as REXX, high level assembler, and python
• Experience or familiarity with Ansible, OpenShift, Jira and Problem/ Change process
• Advanced knowledge of IBM mainframe technologies
• Good communication skills both written and oral are required as the individual must interface with application developers, support teams, software vendors and management staff
• Advanced English.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Strong z/OS
• SMP/ E
• IODF

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world's most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

All our positions are eligible for people with disabilities PwD or rehabilitated.

Client-provided location(s): Hortolândia, Brazil

Job ID: IBM-52629

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-22T18:52:50