M&T Bank Corporation

Systems Programmer - IBM z/OS

M&T Bank Corporation$80K — $134K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of relevant education or work experience
  • 5+ years in IBM z/OS systems support in large enterprises
  • Expertise in z/OS installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Proficient with SMP/E for software management
  • Strong analytical skills for complex issue diagnosis
  • Effective communication skills for team and vendor interaction
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

  • Install and configure IBM z/OS and system software in various environments.
  • Plan and execute upgrades and service implementations using SMP/E.
  • Lead infrastructure technical efforts for mainframe capabilities.
  • Drive modernization projects focusing on security and efficiency.
  • Conduct system maintenance and health checks for performance validation.
  • Monitor system performance and recommend improvements.
  • Troubleshoot technical incidents and coordinate with third-party vendors.

Benefits

  • Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
  • 401(k) match up to 5%
  • 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays
  • 40 hours of paid volunteer hours annually
  • Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of the IBM z/OS operating system and associated mainframe infrastructure supporting critical banking applications. Ensures the stability, availability, security, and performance of the enterprise IBM Z platform through effective system administration, software maintenance, automation, troubleshooting, and technical leadership.

Serves as a senior technical contributor responsible for leading complex system initiatives, resolving advanced technical issues, mentoring junior staff, and driving operational excellence within the Mainframe Systems Programming team. Works closely with application support teams, infrastructure teams, vendors, and technology partners to maintain a highly resilient and secure computing environment.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, maintain, and support IBM z/OS operating systems and related system software in production and non-production environments.
  • Plan and execute z/OS upgrades, migrations, maintenance, and service implementation activities utilizing SMP/E and established change management procedures.
  • Lead technical efforts supporting enterprise mainframe infrastructure including operating system software, subsystem integration, and core platform services.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects and provide technical leadership for infrastructure modernization, resiliency, automation, security, and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Perform system software maintenance activities including installation of IBM and ISV software products, service application, health checks, and validation testing.
  • Monitor system health, performance, and availability; identify trends and recommend improvements to optimize platform stability and efficiency.
  • Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex system incidents utilizing system traces, dumps, logs, vendor diagnostic utilities, and problem determination techniques.
  • Coordinate with IBM and third-party software vendors to troubleshoot issues, implement fixes, and validate resolutions.
  • Support and maintain enterprise resiliency technologies including Parallel Sysplex environments, system recovery processes, and disaster recovery capabilities.
  • Develop and maintain automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance system reliability.
  • Participate in capacity planning activities and provide analysis of processor, memory, storage, and workload utilization to support future growth.
  • Schedule and implement maintenance activities while minimizing operational risk and service disruption.
  • Provide after-hours support for planned implementations, maintenance activities, and critical production incidents.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, procedures, and operational run books.
  • Mentor and train less experienced systems programmers and provide technical guidance across project and operational activities.
  • Attend vendor-sponsored training, conferences, and industry events to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic improvements.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, architecture, application development, storage, and network teams to ensure secure and efficient platform operation.
  • Analyze operational trends and recurring issues to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, audit standards, and technology control frameworks.


Scope of Responsibilities

The Systems Programmer III works independently on complex technical assignments and serves as a subject matter expert within one or more areas of the IBM Z platform. Responsibilities include supporting highly available production systems, leading technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and providing guidance on major infrastructure decisions.

This position directly influences the stability, security, and resiliency of critical banking services running on the enterprise mainframe platform.

Supervisor/Managerial Responsibilities

No direct management responsibility.

May provide technical leadership, mentorship, project coordination, and work direction to less experienced team members.

Education and Experience Required
  • Combined minimum of 6 years of higher education and/or related work experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience supporting IBM z/OS operating systems in a large enterprise environment.
  • Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting z/OS system software.
  • Experience utilizing SMP/E for software maintenance and lifecycle management.
  • Experience supporting IBM Z hardware and operating system infrastructure.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to diagnose complex system issues.
  • Experience reading and interpreting technical documentation, dumps, traces, and diagnostic information.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-critical production environment.
  • Experience leading technical projects and coordinating activities across multiple technology teams.
  • Proven ability to mentor and train less experienced technical staff.


Education and Experience Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
  • Combined minimum of 10 years of higher education and/or related work experience.
  • 7+ years of IBM z/OS Systems Programming experience.
  • Experience supporting one or more of the following:
    • JES2
    • HCD/HCM
    • WLM
    • RMF
    • UNIX System Services (USS)
    • TSO/E
    • SDSF
    • ISPF
    • RACF
    • IBM Z Workload Scheduler
    • Parallel Sysplex
    • GDPS
    • Mainframe Automation products
  • Experience with mainframe performance monitoring and capacity planning.
  • Experience supporting disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives.
  • Experience with REXX, JCL, CLIST, Ansible, Python, or other automation technologies.
  • IBM z/OS certifications or related technical training.
  • Experience supporting regulated financial services environments.


Preferred Technical Skills

Candidates with experience in several of the following areas are highly desirable:
  • IBM z/OS
  • IBM zSystems Hardware
  • SMP/E
  • JES2
  • Parallel Sysplex
  • GDPS
  • RACF
  • RMF
  • SMF
  • HCD/HCM
  • USS
  • SDSF
  • TSO/ISPF
  • REXX
  • JCL
  • OMEGAMON
  • System Automation for z/OS
  • Mainframe Security and Compliance
  • Disaster Recovery and Resiliency
  • Capacity Planning and Performance Analysis


We support our team members with generous benefits.
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
  • 401(k) match at 5%
  • Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
  • Banking Officers start with 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays
  • 40 hours paid volunteer hours per year
  • Much more. For details, see: M&T Benefits Overview


M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $80,900.00 - $134,800.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above corresponds to our national pay range for this role. The specific pay range applicable to you may vary based on your location.

Location
Clanton, Alabama, United States of America

About M&T Bank Corporation

M&T Bank is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, operates banking offices in New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Trust-related services are provided by M&T's Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank. M&T Bank traces its origins to the founding of Manufacturers and Traders Bank in Buffalo, New York. As a result of mergers, acquisitions, and name changes, M&T Bank Corporation's principal bank is now known as Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company or M&T Bank. M&T Bank reorganized under a bank holding company in 1969 called First Empire State Corporation. The name was changed in 1998 to M&T Bank Corporation, whose common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol "MTB."

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17,115 employees
Market Cap
$25.2 billion
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Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1868
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