Principal Engineer
SAE International
z/OS Mainframe Programmer
Analytica
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop, maintain, and enhance legacy mainframe applications that support IRS tax processing, compliance, and data management systems
- Write, test, and troubleshoot programs using Assembler, JCL, and related IBM z/OS utilities
- Monitor and manage batch jobs through SDSF and other system tools, ensuring timely and accurate processing
- Debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and ensuring system stability
- Manage code changes and version control using Endevor in compliance with IRS change management procedures
- Transfer and integrate data across systems using FTP/SFTP and other mainframe file management tools
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to analyze requirements, design solutions, and implement enhancements
- Document system specifications, program logic, and procedures to support maintenance and knowledge transfer
- Ensure compliance with IRS security and data integrity standards, participating in audits and reviews as needed
- Contribute to modernization efforts, supporting integration of legacy systems with emerging technologies and improving overall system performance
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with Assembler Language programming and JCL
- Experience with IBM z/OS, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, Endevor, and FTP/SFTP/Mainframe File Transfers
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using tools like IBM Debug Tool, FILE Manager, and SDSF
- Understanding of QSAM access methods
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass a background check
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- opportunities for bonuses
- employer paid health care
- training and development funds
- 401k match
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Assembler LanguageJCLIBM z/OSdebuggingtroubleshootingQSAM access methodsbatch job managementroot-cause analysisdata integrationversion control
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsdocumentation
