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Systems Programmer
Contract: Buffalo, New York, US span>
Salary Range: 80.00 - 89.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 367666
End Date: 2026-03-21
Days Left: 19 days, 16 hours left
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Installation and maintenance of mainframe software using SMP/e, zOSMF, or other standard methods
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z/OS support skills, including JCL, REXX, CLIST, DFSMS, DFDSS
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Knowledge of z/OS Parallel Sysplex, IPL process, system automations (OPS/MVS)
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Client is seeking an experienced z/OS Systems Programmer to install, upgrade, and support mainframe software products.
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This role requires strong expertise with SMP/E, broad familiarity with independent software vendor (ISV) tools, and a solid understanding of core z/OS infrastructure. The programmer will support production, development, and test environments; participate in a rotating on-call schedule; and adhere to all M&T SDLC and Change Management controls.
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Install, configure, and maintain mainframe software products using SMP/E, including applying maintenance (PTFs, APARs), managing zones, and ensuring environment compatibility
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Deploy and support a broad suite of ISV tools, including PanValet, PanAPT, CA7, CA11, Datacom, Abend Aid, Xpediter, SYSBII, Syncsort, VPS, DRS, PGP, Easytrieve, PKZIP, and VSAM Assist
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Support core z/OS infrastructure components, including JES2, ISPF, and TSO/E
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Monitor and tune system performance using tools such as SMF, RMF, and related diagnostic utilities
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Troubleshoot system and product issues using abend analysis, dump review, and structured problem-solving methods
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.
Job Requirement
- z/os
- mainframe
- smp/e
- zosmf
- jcl
- jes2
- rexx
- dfdss
- dfsms
- sysplex
- parallel sysplex
- ipl
Reach Out to a Recruiter
- Recruiter
- Phone
- Parth Shah
- parth.rshah@collabera.com