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Systems Programmer

Contract: Buffalo, New York, US

Salary Range: 80.00 - 89.00 | Per Hour

Job Code: 367666

End Date: 2026-03-21

Days Left: 19 days, 16 hours left

Job Title: Systems Programmer (z/OS) 
Location: Remote Role
Duration: 18+ Months Contract Role + Extension
 
Pay Range: $80/hr. to $90/hr.
 
Job Description:
Skill Set
  • Installation and maintenance of mainframe software using SMP/e, zOSMF, or other standard methods
  • z/OS support skills, including JCL, REXX, CLIST, DFSMS, DFDSS
  • Knowledge of z/OS Parallel Sysplex, IPL process, system automations (OPS/MVS)
 
Position Summary
  • Client is seeking an experienced z/OS Systems Programmer to install, upgrade, and support mainframe software products.
  • 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.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, and maintain mainframe software products using SMP/E, including applying maintenance (PTFs, APARs), managing zones, and ensuring environment compatibility
  • 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
  • Support core z/OS infrastructure components, including JES2, ISPF, and TSO/E
  • Monitor and tune system performance using tools such as SMF, RMF, and related diagnostic utilities
  • 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
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  • Recruiter
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Parth Shah
  • parth.rshah@collabera.com
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