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# Mainframe Systems Programmer

- **Company:** NTT DATA, Inc.
- **Location:** Buffalo, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $106,575 - $142,100
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, IBM Parallel Sysplex, Job Control Language (JCL), Rexx (Programming Language), Mainframes, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, Broadcom, SAS (Software), Product Software Implementation Methods, System Programming, Z/OS, Tso/ispf, Omegamon
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/mainframe-systems-programmer-buffalo-ny--f93f5887-fef7-4668-8bac-105f36cc1285

## About the Role

Mainframe Computer, Systems/Internals Programming, Systems/Internals Programming, Mainframe Computer, Independent Software Vendor (ISV), Operating Systems, IBM z-OS Operating System, IBM Product Family, IBM Sysplex, Team Player, * will ideally have more than ten years of z/OS systems programming experience

 * has very strong Parallel Sysplex skills
 * has extensive experience of installing many (not just a few) IBM and CA products
 * will have ideally worked in a Bank or organizations with large installations
 * is confident, able to work independently, and starts contributing from day one
 * must have excellent problem-solving skills and be a true team player
 * will need to provide off-hours support for the implementation of software changes, when required
 * has 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

Basic Requirements

 * 5+ years of experience installing and supporting mainframe software products such as IBM and/or CA/Broadcom
 * 3+ years of experience with core z/OS tools (e.g. SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, JCL, and/or RACF)
 * 3+ years of experience with Parallel Sysplex environments

Experience with the following is preferred:

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

## Description

This Mainframe Systems Programmer role involves upgrading and supporting the z/OS operating system and ISV products, mainly from IBM and Computer Associates (CA). The successful candidate