Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - ISV

We are seeking an experienced ISV z/OS Systems Programmer with strong expertise in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and migration of Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products on the IBM z/OS platform. This role will focus heavily on evaluating, replacing, and migrating software on a mainframe environment with alternative solutions while maintaining operational stability and performance.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of mainframe systems programming, SMP/E software management, IBM utilities, and ISV product lifecycle management, along with experience performing product migrations and conversions between competing vendor tools.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade third-party ISV software products in a z/OS environment.
• Lead initiatives to replace mainframe products with alternative vendor solutions.
• Perform product evaluations, proof-of-concepts, and technical comparisons of replacement tools.
• Plan and execute product migra