Mainframe z/OS System Programmer
Kyndryl (company site, opens in a new tab)7+ yrsChennaiOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 12–22 LPA
Posted 9h ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Lead and manage IBM z/OS system programming initiatives including system upgrades, migrations, and SMP/E maintenance.
- Oversee mainframe infrastructure components such as JES, storage (DASD, DFSMS, HSM), networking (TCP/IP, VTAM), and support subsystems including CICS, DB2, IMS, and MQ.
- Drive automation, performance tuning, capacity planning, root cause analysis for critical incidents, security compliance, disaster recovery, and mentor team members in modernization efforts.
Minimum Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in IBM z/OS system programming with strong knowledge of z/OS internals and architecture.
- Proficiency in SMP/E installation, maintenance, upgrading, JES2/JES3 administration, and mainframe storage and networking management.
- Experience with subsystem support (CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ), automation, scheduling tools, security administration, disaster recovery concepts, and production support in SLA-driven environments.
- Scripting skills in Shell, REXX, or CLIST; experience with incident, problem, and change management processes; leadership in enterprise mainframe operations.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced system programmer comfortable leading complex IBM z/OS system upgrades and modernization projects in enterprise environments.
- Skilled in mainframe automation and observability tools, with a preference for candidates familiar with IBM Tivoli, OMEGAMON, NetView, and DevOps practices for mainframes.
- Capable of mentoring, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.