Analysis Skills, Cobol Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Science, High Availability, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM Mainframe, IBM WebSphere MQ (Message Queue), IBM z-OS Operating System, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, JCL (Job Control Language), Mainframe Computer, Messaging Middleware, Messaging Technology, Multitasking, On Call, On Site Support, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Production Systems, Software Administration, Software Installation, Software Upgrades, Systems/Internals Programming, Unix Operating Systems, Writing Skills
SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Senior Systems Programmer for a hybrid opportunity in Columbia, SC. Candidate will support and maintain enterprise messaging infrastructure within a complex IBM z/OS environment, ensuring the stability, performance, and reliability of mission-critical MQ services. Candidate will work closely with infrastructure and operations teams to administer MQ Queue Managers, troubleshoot production issues, and support ongoing platform enhancements.
Required Qualifications of the Senior Systems Programmer:
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.
- Minimum of 6 years of IT experience, including extensive mainframe systems programming experience
- Strong hands-on experience administering IBM MQ in a z/OS environment
- Experience creating, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting MQ Queue Managers and Queues
- Proficiency with IBM Mainframe/zOS technologies and JCL
- Experience supporting enterprise messaging infrastructure in production environments
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
Preferred Skills/Experience of the Senior Systems Programmer:- Experience with CICS
- Knowledge of IBM WebSphere MQ
- Exposure to COBOL environments
- Experience working with Unix or zLinux platforms
- Prior experience supporting highly available enterprise infrastructure environments
Responsibilities of the Senior Systems Programmer:- Administer and support IBM MQ services within enterprise mainframe environments
- Create, configure, and maintain MQ Queue Managers and Queues
- Monitor queue performance, system health, and messaging activity
- Troubleshoot and resolve MQ-related incidents and production issues
- Support MQ software installations, upgrades, and maintenance activities
- Participate in operational support, infrastructure projects, and after-hours on-call rotations as needed
Work Location: Hybrid work arrangement preferred with onsite support Tuesday through Thursday and additional onsite presence as needed in Columbia, SC.
Compensation / Benefits:
Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means competitive compensation, access to health, dental, disability, and life coverage, and 401(k) with match.
***Please note: SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.***