Lead Mainframe Product Developer – z/OS, C, Assembler

BMC Software

. Design, develop, test, maintain, and deliver Db2 products, product lines, and solutions using C, C++, HLASM, and related technologies .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $132,975 - $221,625 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Db2 product development and maintenance within z/OS environments, utilizing C, C++, and HLASM. Proven ability to mentor teams, troubleshoot complex issues, and produce high-quality design solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Db2 Product DevelopmentC ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingZ/OS Environment ExpertiseCritical Dump-Reading Analysis

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Hard Skills

Db2 InternalsHLASMCLISTJCLJES2TSO/ISPFVSAMLow-Level Operating System FunctionsFunctional Design CreationTroubleshooting Complex Problems

Soft Skills

MentoringTechnical GuidanceTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

IPCSXDC

Industry Keywords

IBM Mainframe EnvironmentBMC AMI Copy for Db2BMC AMI Recover for Db2Intelligent z Optimization & Transformation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, maintain, and deliver Db2 products, product lines, and solutions using C, C++, HLASM, and related technologies
Design, code, and fix bugs in complex Db2 product solutions
Produce high-quality design options and conduct code and design reviews
Evaluate changes introduced by IBM Db2 and assess product impact
Maintain current knowledge of Db2 technologies, mainframe environments, industry trends, and related software technologies
Work directly with global clients on complex product issues and escalations
Mentor and provide technical guidance to development team members
Develop and enhance BMC AMI Copy for Db2 and BMC AMI Recover for Db2 within the Intelligent z Optimization & Transformation group

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience with z/OS environment, including z/OS structure and logic, Db2 internals, and z/OS internals
10+ years of IBM coding and development experience, including extensive system-side development using C and C++
Good handle on HLASM, CLIST, and JCL
Strong experience working with JES2
Experience with IBM mainframe environment, including TSO/ISPF, JCL, Db2, and VSAM
Critical dump-reading analysis experience using IPCS, XDC, or similar tools
Experience developing code using low-level operating system functions
Experience creating functional designs/specifications from business requirements
In-depth experience troubleshooting complex application- and systems-level problems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must be able to work remotely from the United States or Canada
BMC is unable to offer visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable plan
Country-specific benefits
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process
Occasional business travel