Mainframe Z/OS System Programmer

FIS Global
Cincinnati, OH Other | Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2024 CLOSED ON 5/27/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe Z/OS System Programmer position at FIS Global?

Position Type :

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired :

Bachelor of Computer Science

Travel Percentage :

5 - 10%

Job Description

Mainframe Z/OS System Programmer

Are you ready to unleash your full potential?  We’re looking for people who are passionate about payments to chart Worldpay’s path to being the largest and most-loved payments company in the world.


About the team:

In today’s highly competitive private equity market, firms must not only deliver superior returns, but also respond to more stringent reporting requirements and increasing demands for information – both from within and outside their organization. Throughout the industry there is mounting pressure on organizations to do more, requiring a clear technology strategy that not only addresses the demands of today, but also enables the growth and performance of tomorrow. 

What you will be doing:

  • 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.   Vendor list includes products from Broadcom, BMC, ASG, McKinney, and several others
  • Coding and problem resolution for installation exits
  • Interaction with many different groups, including application support, hardware support, operations support, and various levels of management
  • Should be able to explain technical information to non-technical personnel
  • Provide 24x7x365 on-call support on a rotating basis and perform other on-call duties as required.

What you bring:

  • 5 to 10 Yrs in Zos System Programmer in the z/OS Operating Systems
  • Strong experience in SMPe,RExx,HCD,ISV install and Zos install
  • Willing to work on 24x7x365 on-call support on a rotating basis.
  • Willing to work system maintenance/implementation windows which are generally 1 AM to 5 AM Central Time on Sunday mornings, but can be anytime during the weekend
  • Should be willing to work in US and UK Day shifts

Added bonus if you have:

  • Knowledge of end-to-end systems development life cycles, i.e., waterfall, iterative and other modern approaches to software development
  • Knowledge of FIS’ products and services
  • Knowledge of the business goals, objectives and business operations for the appropriate FIS organization

What we offer you

  • A competitive salary and benefits
  • A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities
  • The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in the payment industry
  • Time to support charities and give back in your community


FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $105,070.00 - $176,520.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Privacy Statement

FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.

EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here


For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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Salary : $105,070 - $176,520

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