Z​/OS Programmer

Added Nov 11, 2026 z/OS Programmer (46548) REMOTE, REMOTE | Contract

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LRS Consulting Services is seeking a z/OS Systems Programmer for an exciting remote opportunity. This position is ideal for an experienced mainframe infrastructure professional with deep expertise supporting enterprise z/OS environments, software installations, migrations, middleware platforms, and highly available IBM zSystems infrastructures.

• Support, maintain, and enhance enterprise z/OS environments.
• Plan and implement software installations, upgrades, and migrations using System Pacs and SMP/E.
• Support Parallel Sysplex environments and enterprise dataset naming standards.
• Maintain and support IBM middleware including CICS, Db2, and MQ.
• Manage z/OS Communications Server utilizing SNA and TCP/IP.
• Support DFSMS storage management, ACS routines, zFS, and Unix System Services (USS).
• Assist customers in planning and implementing resilient IBM zSystems environments.
• Provide technical guidance to stakeholders and project teams.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, software, and performance issues.

• 10+ years of experience supporting enterprise z/OS environments.
• 10+ years of experience planning datacenter naming conventions and dataset standards within Parallel Sysplex environments.
• 10+ years of experience maintaining and migrating z/OS software and middleware platforms.
• 10+ years of experience implementing IBM and third-party software using System Pacs and SMP/E.
• 5+ years of experience supporting CICS, Db2, MQ, or similar transaction processing and database platforms.
• Experience with z/OS Communications Server, SNA, and TCP/IP.
• Experience with DFSMS, ACS routines, storage management automation, zFS, and USS.
• Experience designing and supporting highly available IBM zSystems infrastructures.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• z/OSMF experience is a plus.
• Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Third-party candidates will not be considered.

The base range for this contract position is $70.00 - $85.00 per hour, depending on experience. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires across all U.S. locations. Individual compensation is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Codeworks, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, or protected veteran status.

In some cases, Codeworks, an LRS company, uses generative artificial intelligence ("AI") in support of our hiring processes. Codeworks takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications. All hiring decisions are made by LRS employees. If AI will be used in the hiring process for the position for which you are applying, you will be notified and have the opportunity to opt out.

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