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M&T Bank · 3 weeks ago

Systems Programmer - Mainframe Middleware & Networking

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$97K/yr - $162K/yr

7+ years exp

M&T Bank is a Top 20 US bank holding company focused on providing advanced technology solutions in banking. The Mainframe Systems Programmer IV - Middleware is responsible for installing, configuring, and supporting middleware technologies on IBM z/OS platforms, ensuring the reliability and performance of critical enterprise applications.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain middleware products including: CICS, IMS TM/DB, IBM MQ, WebSphere Application Server, Connect:Direct, FTP/SFTP, z/OS Connect, and related tools

Support application deployment, testing, and integration across middleware environments

Monitor and tune middleware performance, availability, and resource utilization. Knowledge and experience with monitoring tools (OMEGAMON, SYSVIEW, CICS Performance Analyzer, c/Prof, among others)

Troubleshoot complex middleware issues and perform root‑cause analysis. Working with vendors to triage complex issues where required

Implement automation for middleware operations, failover, and recovery

Create and maintain runbooks, procedures, support documentation, and architectural diagrams

Support z/OS system components required for middleware (SMP/E, JCL, REXX, PARMLIB, PROCLIB)

Assist with system upgrades, maintenance, patching, and IPL planning

Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning activities

Maintain documentation, standards, and configuration baselines

Provide on‑call support as part of a rotation

Work with application teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance

Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution

Provide guidance to less experienced team members for growth and continued learning

Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable

Understand the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management

Work within the ServiceNow Ticket System, Jira Ticket System, Agile Frameworks with the ability to track & prioritize workload

Complete other related duties as assigned

Qualification

IBM z/OSMiddleware platformsSMP/EJCLREXXCICSMQIMSWebSphereAnalytical skillsDisaster recoveryAgile FrameworksServiceNowJiraProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationDocumentation skills

Required

Combined minimum of 7 years' higher education and/or related work experience

Experience reading and digesting technical information

Strong experience with IBM z/OS and mainframe systems programming fundamentals

Hands‑on expertise with one or more middleware platforms (CICS, MQ, IMS, WAS, etc.)

Proficiency with SMP/E, JCL, REXX, CLIST, and automation tools

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work in large, complex enterprise environments

Preferred

Experience with Sysplex, z/OSMF, or high‑availability architectures

Knowledge or Experience with Mainframe Networking skills (TCPIP, VTAM, Communications Server, Certificate Management)

Knowledge & Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, and Agile Frameworks

Familiarity with DevOps concepts or automation frameworks for z/OS

Knowledge of cloud integration or hybrid mainframe environments

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

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](https://www3.mtb.com/content/dam/mtb-web/mtb-migration/pdfs/health-care-benefits-overview.pdf)

Company

M&T Bank

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Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose.

Founded in 1856

Buffalo, New York, US

10001+ employees

http://www.mtb.com

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