Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - Datacom

Role overview

This senior role centers on mainframe database systems programming within CA Datacom environments, supporting customer operations through software upgrades, day-to-day administration, and ongoing tuning. The position combines deep technical database work with client-facing support and participates in a 24x7 on-call rotation alongside other team members.

Responsibilities

- Plan and execute CA Datacom database software upgrades, including configuration of CA Datacom, CA Datacom CICS Services, CA Datacom Server, CA Ideal, and related products such as CA Dataquery, VSAM Transparency, and CA IPC - Administer and customize the CA Datacom product family, including database definition changes, backups, restores, reorganizations, and ongoing space and performance monitoring - Develop strategies, processes, and best practices for CA Datacom systems programming, and establish policies around database management, security, and disaster recovery - Conduct performance reviews, identify and resolve production database issues, and recommend tuning improvements using tools such as CA Sysview - Work with vendor personnel to escalate issues, evaluate new product versions, and advise customers on how new functionality benefits their environment - Maintain documentation for completed work, follow change management policy, and support both planned disaster recovery exercises and unplanned emergency recoveries

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience - 10+ years of professional experience in CA Datacom and related products for administration and systems programming support - Background in a large, 24x7 production environment with the ability to manage competing priorities - Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients - Availability for after-hours on-call support as part of a scheduled rotation - Proficiency writing, debugging, and tuning SQL, plus hands-on experience with batch and online CA Datadictionary

Nice to have

- Self-motivated, able to work independently, and a team player who assists peers when needed - Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills - Systems programming knowledge of multiple database management systems

Benefits and work setup

- Remote-first model with the option to work from home or from an office - Unlimited paid days off and flexible scheduling - Three health plan options, plus dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts - 401(k) with company match, paid maternity, paternity, and sabbatical leave - Education reimbursement, student loan assistance, or 529 college funding, plus enhanced fertility coverage and a wellness program - Estimated pay range of $85,000 to $148,000 annually for full-time schedules, with eligibility for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance and an equity grant under an associate equity appreciation program