Full-Time
Systems Programmer 3
IBM z/OS
M&T Bank
10,001+ employees
Full-service banking with mortgage, deposits, loans
Compensation Overview
$80.9k - $134.8k/yr
Clanton, AL, USA
Remote
The role is remote within the United States; the posting also lists Clanton, Alabama.
Bachelor's
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- At least 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.
- Ability to diagnose complex system issues using technical documentation, dumps, traces, and diagnostic information.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-critical production environment.
- Experience leading technical projects and coordinating activities across multiple technology teams.
- Ability to mentor and train less experienced technical staff.
- 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 using SMP/E and established change management procedures.
- Lead technical efforts supporting enterprise mainframe infrastructure, including operating system software, subsystem integration, and core platform services.
- Support infrastructure modernization, resiliency, automation, security, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Perform IBM and independent software vendor software installation, service application, health checks, and validation testing.
- Monitor system health, performance, and availability; identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex system incidents using 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 Parallel Sysplex environments, system recovery processes, and disaster recovery capabilities.
- Develop and maintain automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and system reliability.
- Participate in capacity planning and analyze processor, memory, storage, and workload utilization.
- 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 runbooks.
- Mentor and train less experienced systems programmers and provide technical guidance across project and operational activities.
- 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.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of IBM z/OS systems programming experience.
- Experience supporting JES2, HCD/HCM, WLM, RMF, UNIX System Services, TSO/E, SDSF, ISPF, RACF, IBM Z Workload Scheduler, Parallel Sysplex, GDPS, and 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.
- Experience with IBM z/OS, IBM zSystems hardware, SMP/E, JES2, Parallel Sysplex, GDPS, RACF, RMF, SMF, HCD/HCM, UNIX System Services, SDSF, TSO/ISPF, REXX, JCL, OMEGAMON, System Automation for z/OS, mainframe security and compliance, disaster recovery and resiliency, capacity planning, and performance analysis.
M&T Bank is a full-service financial institution that offers a wide range of banking solutions for individuals, small businesses, and larger enterprises. Its products include personal and business checking accounts, mortgage assistance programs, loans, deposits, investment products, and mobile banking. The bank serves mainly customers in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States and emphasizes community engagement and customer-focused service. It generates revenue from interest income, fees, and service charges tied to loans, deposits, and other financial products. The company’s recent merger with United Bank, N.A. expands its footprint and enhances its service offerings. The goal is to provide accessible financial services to communities while growing its market presence and deepening local connections.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Buffalo, New York
Founded
1993
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 net income rose to $818 million, up from $664 million sequentially.
- Average loans grew $3.0 billion quarter-over-quarter, led by $2.3 billion C&I growth.
- A $125 million Solar Landscape revolver shows continued lender demand for M&T capital.
What critics are saying
- Commercial real estate exposure reached 129% of Tier 1 capital at March 31, 2026.
- The Hudson City merger litigation finally closed in April 2026, after years of distraction.
- Preferred issuance and $465 million buybacks signal capital optimization, not excess balance-sheet flexibility.
What makes M&T Bank unique
- M&T’s July 2026 EPS hit $5.32, with 3.70% net interest margin.
- Commercial and retail banking plus wealth management drove record second-quarter 2026 earnings.
- Buffalo roots and Mid-Atlantic branches support sticky deposits and relationship lending.
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Benefits
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
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