Mainframe Systems Programmer

NTT DATA, Inc.
Buffalo, NY, United States
16 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$176,800.0 - $208,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

IBM Parallel Sysplex Job Control Language (JCL) Rexx (Programming Language) IBM Resource Access Control Facility SAS (Software) Product Software Implementation Methods System Programming Z/OS Tso/ispf Omegamon

Job description

  • The role involves upgrading and supporting the z/OS operating system and ISV products, mainly from IBM and Computer Associates (CA)

Requirements

  • The successful candidate will ideally have more than ten years of z/OS systems programming experience
  • Should have very strong Parallel Sysplex skills
  • Extensive experience of installing many (not just a few) IBM and CA products
  • Should have ideally worked in a Bank or organizations with large installations
  • Should be confident, able to work independently and start contributing from day one
  • Must have excellent problem-solving skills and be a true team player
  • Will need provide off hours support for the implementation of software changes, when required
  • 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., * 8+ years of experience in z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, JCL, RACF
  • Parallel Sysplex
  • Installation of several different IBM and CA products

Nice to Have Skills (not mandatory):

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

Benefits & conditions

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is [85 - 100 W2 hourly range]. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits

About the company

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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