Lead zOS Systems Programmer

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. Serve as the technical leader for the z/OS team .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in z/OS systems programming and enterprise infrastructure technologies, ensuring the availability, security, and resilience of mainframe platforms. Proven ability to lead complex engineering initiatives, mentor engineers, and influence stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.

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Z/OS Systems ProgrammingInfrastructure EngineeringEnterprise Infrastructure TechnologiesTechnical LeadershipRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Z/OSSMP/EIPLsLPARsHMCsParallel SysplexCoupling FacilitiesGDPSAutomation TechniquesPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationMentoringCollaborationProblem ResolutionStakeholder Influence

Tools & Technologies

Cloud TechnologiesNetwork SystemsDatabase ManagementStorage SolutionsMiddleware

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInfrastructure StandardsIncident ResolutionDisaster RecoveryGovernance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the technical leader for the z/OS team
Direct complex engineering work
Lead critical upgrades and incident resolution
Establish infrastructure standards
Ensure the availability, security, resilience, and long-term health of the mainframe platform
Mentor engineers at all levels
Represent z/OS Engineering in cross-team and leadership discussions
Design, build, manage, and implement enterprise infrastructure technology platforms and systems
Develop and apply automation, monitoring, and optimization techniques
Manage large infrastructure projects and programs aligned with organizational strategy and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
Ensure compliance with technology strategies, standards, governance, and regulatory requirements
Review infrastructure designs, configurations, and procedures
Provide technical guidance, training, and direction to infrastructure teams and lower-level technical professionals
Influence stakeholders in support of business and technical strategic objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, a related field, or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in infrastructure engineering
Advanced knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies including cloud, network, database, storage, platform, computing, and middleware
Extensive enterprise z/OS systems programming experience
Advanced expertise in z/OS, SMP/E, IPLs, LPARs, HMCs, Parallel Sysplex, Coupling Facilities, and GDPS
Strong knowledge of performance, automation, security, high availability, and disaster recovery
Expert-level diagnostic and production problem-resolution skills
Experience leading complex initiatives, major incidents, and vendor escalations
Proven ability to set technical direction and develop engineers at all experience levels
Strong technical and executive communication skills
Financial services experience preferred
English language fluency required
Must not require visa sponsorship or employment authorization sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401(k) plan
At least 10 days of vacation during the first year, prorated by hire date and employment status
10 sick days, prorated by hire date and employment status
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan, depending on position and division
Restricted stock units, depending on position and division
Deferred compensation plan, depending on position and division