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Mainframe Systems Programmer

United States, Buffalo 106575.00 - 142100.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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We are currently seeking a Mainframe Systems Programmer to join our team in Buffalo, New York (US-NY), United States (US). This Mainframe Systems Programmer role involves upgrading and supporting the z/OS operating system and ISV products, mainly from IBM and Computer Associates (CA). The successful candidate: will ideally have more than ten years of z/OS systems programming experience; has very strong Parallel Sysplex skills; has extensive experience of installing many (not just a few) IBM and CA products; will have ideally worked in a Bank or organizations with large installations; is confident, able to work independently, and starts contributing from day one; must have excellent problem-solving skills and be a true team player; will need to provide off-hours support for the implementation of software changes, when required; has excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences

Job Responsibility

  • Upgrading and supporting the z/OS operating system and ISV products, mainly from IBM and Computer Associates (CA)
  • Providing off-hours support for the implementation of software changes, when required

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience installing and supporting mainframe software products such as IBM and/or CA/Broadcom
  • 3+ years of experience with core z/OS tools (e.g. SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, JCL, and/or RACF)
  • 3+ years of experience with Parallel Sysplex environments

Nice to have

  • ACF2 Security tool
  • GDPS
  • RACF
  • Assembler
  • Rexx
  • Omegamon
  • RMF
  • SMF
  • SAS

What we offer

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution
  • flexible spending or health savings account
  • life and AD&D insurance
  • short and long term disability coverage
  • paid time off
  • employee assistance
  • participation in a 401k program with company match
  • additional voluntary or legally-required benefits
  • incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance
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