Systems Programmer

Date Posted: 02/14/2025 Hiring Organization: Rose International Position Number: 478322 Job Title:

Systems Programmer Job Location: Boulder, CO, USA, 80301 Work Model: Hybrid Shift: 3 days per week / 24 hours per week Employment Type:

Temporary Estimated Duration (In months): 13 Min Hourly Rate ($): 44.90 Max Hourly Rate ($): 61.90 Must Have Skills/Attributes: Debugging, IBM Mainframe, JES, Mainframe, OSA, Stored Procedures, Systems Programmer, TCP/IP, UNIX, VTAM, z/OS Job Description • Prefer Part time worker (consistent 3 days per week / 24 hours per week). Would consider full-time for the right candidate. Preferred Education: • Bachelor's degree with at least 5-7 years of work experience, or equivalent z/OS experience.

Required Qualifications: • The successful candidate will be provided an opportunity to immediately contribute to z/OS Mainframe related tasks and projects, as well as opportunities to utilize, increase, and share their technical knowledge and skills in the mainframe operating systems. The candidate will leverage their expertise of mainframe operating systems and strong problem-solving skills to upgrade systems, resolve system issues, and assist and educate users and other team members • The new team member will be expected to assume additional responsibilities as assigned • Experienced Systems programmer, not an application developer/programmer • The candidate needs to be a systems expert with experience • This role is for an experienced Systems programmer, not an application developer/programmer • The candidate needs to be a systems expert with experience Required Technical Skills: • Mainframe z/OS systems software programming experience and expertise • Experience working with hardware to include a basic understanding of FICON/ESCON connectivity, DASD architecture [alias (PAV) management, cryptographic coprocessors, data encryption techniques] and virtual (VTS) tape libraries. • z/OS experience with catalog management, ISPF/SDSF, z/FS Filesystems, Unix System Services, RACF, JES parameters, SYS1.PARMLIB, SYS1.PROCLIB members • z/OS SYSPLEX management including couple dataset definition and coupling facilities • Dataset/Storage/Disk/Tape management (allocation, backup, restore, etc.) including DFDSS, DFSMS storage constructs, DFHSM Mgmt/Cleanup, DFRMM, XCF, System Logger, etc • Ability to debug and resolve Mainframe operating system software issues (across older to current z/OS levels) • Work well in a team environment • Ability to work independently as needed • Ability to teach and assist users and other team members • Availability to work some weekend / off-shift coverage and maintenance windows • Deep knowledge of z/OS and JES System Programming • RACF Administration Experience; Userids, RACF User Groups, Resources, KeyRings, etc • IBM Software Installations: ServerPacs using zOSMF, CBPDO, any related IBM Software product installs and customization Preferred Technical Skills: • VTAM and TCPIP, OSA and Virtual Interfaces, HiperSockets and VSWITCH • System operator experience • zVM system experience • Linux on z System • zCX (z/OS Container Extensions) Linux on z/OS • Experience providing z/VM hosting support for z/OS and z/VSE Guest systems • zVSE Mainframe systems software programming experience and knowledge • DS8000 Disk Subsystem, FlashCopy, Tape Library • RACF Security • Experience using z/OSMF and Workflows • DFSMS Administration:

ACS Routine modification through Activation; Construct modifications, additions (Data Class, MgmtClass,StorClass,StorGrp) • Familiar with iSeries would be a plus Responsibilities: • Successful candidate will be performing the tasks of a z/OS systems programmer maintaining and upgrading the z/OS Operating System and supporting users • The experienced z/OS systems programmer candidate will join a small team of technical system experts who manage, upgrade, and support IBM z/OS Mainframe systems • The Development Support team provides systems, expertise, and support to Development professionals who are responsible for multiple stages of development from requirements definition, architecture, implementation, and customer support for software and hardware print products. Additional Details: • Dress Code: Dress code is casual business attire • Interview Type:

Conducted via Teams • Parking is free Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements. Benefits: For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here.

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