Sr. Mainframe Systems Programmer

Permanent

Cleveland, Ohio

09 Oct 2025

    Akkodis is seeking a hands-on Sr. Mainframe System Programmer to join our client’s Technology Services team and take ownership of our IBM z/OS environment, third-party software, and mission-critical systems.

    This is more than a technical role—it’s a strategic position that influences infrastructure direction, disaster recovery planning, and cross-functional collaboration across IT and business units.

    The client is in Cleveland, OH and requires a hybrid schedule.

    Salary: $120,000-135,000 commensurate with your experience.

    Responsibilities

    • Serve as the mainframe subject matter expert, guiding infrastructure, application, and third-party teams.

    • Lead installation, configuration, and testing of IBM z/OS and software like TopSecret, CA-1, BMC AMI Storage, Endevor, and more.

    • Administer CICS and JobTrac environments.

    • Drive capacity planning, performance tuning, and resource optimization.

    • Mentor junior system administrators and provide technical leadership across teams.

    • Spearhead disaster recovery planning and testing for mainframe and storage systems.

    • Evaluate emerging technologies (Linux, cloud-ready solutions) to enhance platform efficiency.

    • Collaborate with IT leadership to shape long-term infrastructure strategy.

    Requirements

    • 10+ years of hands-on experience in complex mainframe environments.

    • Proven leadership in infrastructure engineering and mentoring.

    • Deep expertise in IBM z/OS, CICS, JobTrac, and mainframe storage/tape systems.

    • Strong understanding of mainframe security, workload management, and IDMS database concepts.

    • Experience with enterprise-wide infrastructure projects, upgrades, and global consolidations.

    • Familiarity with ITIL service management and continuous improvement practices.

    • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and project execution skills.

     

    If you are interested in this Sr. Mainframe System Programmer for a client based in Cleveland, OH, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Krysti Ellis at Krysti.Ellis@akkodisgroup.com.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.  In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy/

     

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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    Pay Details: $120,000.00 to $135,000.00 per year

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
    • The California Fair Chance Act
    • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
    • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
    • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


    Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.