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Senior Systems Programmer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Nov 04, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days

Job Summary

Seeking a skilled Senior Systems Programmer, this full-time remote position will manage the administration, optimization, and support of IBM Z-Series mainframe systems, ensuring peak performance and reliability while providing technical leadership and mentoring to programming teams.

Key responsibilities
  • Oversee the operation and stability of mainframe hardware, operating systems, and core software
  • Analyze, design, implement, and manage OS and system software solutions
  • Lead disaster recovery planning and manage vendor escalations for complex hardware and software issues
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, or a related IT field preferred
  • 5-8 years of technical/programming experience required, with 3-5 years of system programming experience preferred
  • Previous mainframe experience required
  • Familiarity with IBM mainframe products including z/OS, CICS, DB2, and WebSphere MQ preferred
  • Experience with system-level software products such as REXX, JCL, Assembler, and COBOL preferred

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