Z/OS Systems Programmer Specialist

FIS

Senior z/OS Systems Programmer managing operating system installations and problem resolutions. Collaborating with multiple teams to support z/OS environments in financial services technology.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeJacksonville • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Installation, maintenance, and problem resolution for z/OS operating system software using SMP/e
Installation, maintenance, and problem resolution for OEM or operating system support products using SMP/e
Coding and problem resolution for installation exits
Creating and modifying REXX and CLISTs
Interaction with application support, hardware support, operations support, and management
Work system maintenance/implementation windows from 1 AM to 5 AM Central Time on Sundays
Collaborate with various groups in evaluating and recommending hardware and software products
Support other strategic data centers and evaluate, estimate, and provide recommendations for new clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 or more years experience in a z/OS environment
Senior Level knowledge of planning and performing HCD Hardware Gens and modifications
Knowledge of Project Management methods and techniques
Communication skills to explain technical information clearly to non-technical personnel
Operations or programming experience in a z/OS environment, including experience with JCL, DFDSS, and other utilities
Experience with developing and executing test plans and verification scripts
Ability to code and debug Assembler
Able to use Microsoft PC products like MS-Word and MS-EXCEL

Benefits

Comp & perks

24x7x365 on-call support on a rotating basis
Provide documentation
Prepare for disaster recovery

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Hard Skills & Tools

z/OSSMP/eREXXCLISTJCLDFDSSAssemblertest plansverification scriptsHCD Hardware Gens

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationproblem resolutionplanningtechnical explanation