Systems Programmer

Description Home Search Jobs Job Description 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: 12 days, 3 hours left Apply 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 Reach Out to a Recruiter Recruiter Email Phone Parth Shah Apply Now

Created: 2026-03-10