z/OS Systems Programmer (Part-Time or Full-Time)

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

Boulder, CO
3 days ago
Remote

$44.90–$61.90 Per Hour

Highlights

Role Summary: Maintain, upgrade, and support IBM z/OS operating systems across complex environments. Behavioral and Functional Skills: Strong problem solving, debugging, and root cause analysis skills.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Boulder, CO ( Remote)
Salary	$44.90–$61.90 Per Hour

Description

Type: W2, Contract to Hire, 12+ months.
Location: Remote (U.S. only) or hybrid in Boulder, CO; local preferred; free parking if onsite.
Schedule: Part time preferred (~24 hours/week, 3 days/week); full time considered.

Role Summary:

Maintain, upgrade, and support IBM z/OS operating systems across complex environments.
Troubleshoot and resolve system level issues to ensure stability, performance, and uptime.
Install and configure IBM and ISV software using standard tooling and workflows.
Educate and assist users and team members on z/OS capabilities and best practices.
Provide documentation, technical guidance, and support across the software lifecycle.
Participate in scheduled maintenance windows, including occasional off hours or weekends.
Work independently and collaboratively within a small team of senior technical professionals.
Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Technical Requirements (Core):

Extensive hands on z/OS systems programming experience (not operations and not application development).
Catalog management, ISPF/SDSF, and z/FS.
Unix System Services (USS).
JES2 and/or JES3; familiarity with SYS1.PARMLIB and SYS1.PROCLIB.
Configuration of couple data sets.
RACF administration, including user IDs, groups, certificates, resources, and key rings.
IBM software installation via ServerPac, z/OSMF, and CBPDO.
DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, DFRMM, System Logger, and XCF.
DASD architecture, FICON/ESCON, cryptographic coprocessors, and virtual tape libraries (VTLs).
Proven ability to own z/OS tasks end to end with minimal oversight.

Preferred Skills:

VTAM, TCP/IP, and OSA.
z/VM systems programming.
Linux on z Systems and zCX (Container Extensions).
DS8000, FlashCopy, and tape libraries.
DFSMS Client routine and construct management.

Behavioral and Functional Skills:

Strong problem solving, debugging, and root cause analysis skills.
Clear written and verbal communication with mentoring abilities.
Ability to work independently and within a collaborative, senior team environment.
Documentation driven approach with attention to quality and compliance.

Education and Experience: