**Introduction** At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. **Your role and responsibilities** As an IBM Z System Programmer, you will be responsible for assisting with the underlying system programming support of the environment where IBM Z applications are developed and/or deployed. You will assist with the configuration, operation and planning of the base operating system (z/OS, z/VM, and understanding of Linux), middleware (CICS, IMS, DB2, MQ), and software products, including the integrating and testing of software solutions. Your primary responsibilities: * Installing and supporting the upgrade of customers base operating system and software products including testing of applications. * Supporting the recommendations made to the customers regarding potential impacts. * Working with team members to schedule and implement installs and maintenance around the needs of business and assisting with problem determination and resolution. * Assisting the Technical Lead with soliciting, analyzing, and understanding customers’ business requirements and implementing assigned tasks on a timely basis. * Creating personal development plan and maintaining acquired level of knowledge across key skills and technologies used in the hardware or software environments assigned. **Required technical and professional expertise** * A minimum of 3 years of experience in systems programming * Demonstrated experience in software installations * Demonstrated communication skills in a customer facing environment * Fluent in verbal and written communication in English **Preferred technical and professional experience** * 4+ years of working experiences with z/OS or other operating systems on z * Master’s degree in computer science IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.