z/OS System Programmer

At Jack Henry, we deliver technology solutions that are digitally transforming and empowering community banks and credit unions to provide enhanced and streamlined user experiences to their customers and members. Our best-in-class products are just the start as we lay the groundwork for the future of digital banking and payments. We hope you’ll join us. We can’t do it without you.

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Systems Programmer to help manage, maintain, and optimize our mainframe infrastructure. This role is essential to ensuring the reliable operation of our business-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mainframe technologies, be self-motivated, and capable of working independently within a smaller tech environment. The ideal candidate also brings curiosity to learn new things—Jack Henry’s mainframe environment runs a Java-based application, offering team members the opportunity to gain experience with these modern technologies.

This position can be based to work out of any Jack Henry office or remotely from any US location. 

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Perform regular maintenance, updates, and tuning of the mainframe systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Install, configure, and upgrade the z/OS operating system and related software products (e.g., DB2, MQ, ADFZ, JAVA, Omegamon and zSecure).
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Manage and enforce security policies, ensuring the mainframe environment meets industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve system issues promptly, providing technical support and troubleshooting for mainframe-related problems.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, changes, and procedures to support future maintenance and audits.
• Work closely with application developers, operations teams, and other stakeholders to ensure the mainframe systems meet business needs and support new initiatives.
• May perform other job duties as assigned. 

What you’ll need to have:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in mainframe systems programming.
• Experience with z/OS.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following mainframe utilities and tools: JCL, SMP/E, ISPF, TSO/E, and RACF.
• Ability to travel up to 5% for team meetings and training events.

What would be nice for you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• IBM Certified System Programmer.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet motivated people who align with Jack Henry’s mission and can contribute to our company in a variety of ways.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we pride ourselves through our motto of, "Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun." We recognize the value of our associates and believe much of our company’s strength and success depends on their well-being.

We demonstrate our commitment by offering outstanding benefit programs to ensure the physical, mental & financial wellbeing of our people is always met.

Culture of Commitment 

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our Corporate Responsibility site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business—and our society—stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of incidents of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

Requests for full corporate job description may be requested through the interview process at any time.