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Teradata Sr. Mainframe Application Developer in Columbia, South Carolina
Our Company
At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.
What You’ll Do
Teradata is looking for a skilled Mainframe Developer to join our Customer Developer Tools (CDT) organization. This role is critical in supporting and evolving our mainframe-based connectivity solutions, ensuring reliability, performance, and seamless integration with Teradata Vantage systems.
Key Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and support Teradata mainframe connectivity solutions and utilities
Diagnose and resolve complex customer issues, including APAR development and SMP/E packaging and maintenance
Analyze and synthesize customer mainframe environments to reproduce and troubleshoot issues in lab environments
Profile system, network, and application performance using tools such as SDSF and SMF
Collect, analyze, and debug system dumps using IPCS and related tools (e.g., XDC)
Understand and work within mainframe security frameworks including RACF, Top Secret, and ACF2
Develop and maintain JCL and REXX scripts for build automation, testing, and performance validation
Read, understand, and maintain shared assembly code across multiple products
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, product managers, and support engineers
Specialized Responsibilities (Legacy / Transitional Systems)
While Teradata continues to modernize its platform, this role may include work on highly specialized legacy systems:
Contribute to and maintain a large-scale assembly-based codebase (TDP) requiring advanced debugging and system-level understanding
Support integration with CICS and IMS transaction environments
Assist in ensuring stability and backward compatibility as legacy systems are phased out
Who You’ll Work With
You will work closely with engineering, support, and customer teams to diagnose complex issues, enhance existing systems, and contribute to modernization efforts as legacy components transition over time.
What Makes You a Qualified Candidate
8-10 years of experience in IBM z/OS mainframe environments
Hands-on experience with SMP/E, APAR creation, and maintenance workflows
Proficiency in JCL and REXX scripting
Experience with dump analysis and debugging tools such as IPCS
Familiarity with performance monitoring tools (SMF, SDSF)
Solid understanding of mainframe security models (RACF, Top Secret, ACF2)
Ability to troubleshoot complex distributed and mainframe-integrated systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What You’ll Bring
Experience with C and C++ is a strong plus
Exposure to mainframe assembly language (ability to read and understand required; deep expertise is a plus)
Experience with CICS and IMS integration
Familiarity with database connectivity systems or the Teradata ecosystem
Experience working in hybrid environments involving mainframe and cloud systems
Why We Think You'll Love Teradata
We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to actively working to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.
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Teradata is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to help us innovate and grow. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let your recruiter know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Pay Rate: 132900.0000 - 166100.0000 - 199300.0000 Annually
Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on geographic location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and candidate experience. Sales roles will be eligible for commission payments tied to quota achievement. All other permanent roles will be eligible for one of our annual incentive plans, which are based on company financial attainment and individual performance.
Employees in this position are also eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits programs, which include healthcare, life and disability insurance plans, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and time-off programs. Specific details of these benefits, including eligibility criteria and plan options, will be provided during the hiring process and can be reviewed here: https://www.teradata.com/About-Us/Careers/Benefits