Position: zOS Systems Programmer
Location: Buffalo, NY Remote
Duration: 18+ months
Visa: or citizens
What You'll Need to Have:
5+ years of experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer or equivalent mainframe engineering role.
Strong hands on expertise with SMP/E installation, deployment, and maintenance processes.
Experience supporting multiple ISV products listed above.
Solid understanding of z/OS architecture, Parallel Sysplex, utilities, subsystems, and operational best practices.
Demonstrated troubleshooting capabilities, including dump analysis, abend review, and diagnostic tooling.
Familiarity with ACF2 or RACF security frameworks.
Ability to participate in a 24 7 on call rotation.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Practical experience with CA7/CA11 scheduling tools.
Working knowledge of key z/OS subsystems such as CICS, DB2, and USS/zFS.
Proficiency with diagnostic and performance tools including SMF, RMF, IPCS, and SDSF.
Ability to develop or maintain scripts using REXX, CLIST, or similar scripting languages.
Background supporting high availability or disaster recovery environments, including experience with Sysplex architectures.
Hands on experience with GDPS operations, particularly for multi site resiliency or coordinated recovery workflows.
Comfort working within agile delivery methods, including use of tools such as JIRA.
Experience in regulated or compliance driven industries (e.g., financial services).
Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation using modern platforms (e.g., OneNote, Confluence).
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