Mainframe z/OS System Programmer Senior SME
Senior Mainframe z/OS System Programmer SME responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and upgrading IBM z/OS systems, managing subsystems like JES2, RACF, and TCP/IP, and leading incident management and modernization initiatives for enterprise clients.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 15-20 years of experience in mainframe with strong core z/OS programming skills
- Extensive hands-on experience in z/OS installation, configuration and maintenance
- Skills in applying patches, managing third-party software and ensuring system reliability
- Hands-on expertise in SYSRES builds, applying PTFs, performing disaster recovery drills and updating license keys
- Proficiency in product maintenance, upgrades and compatibility checks for z/OS 3.1 and IBM z16 hardware
- Adept at troubleshooting system failures, freeze, job abends and performance issues
- Willingness to provide 24/7 oncall support
- Experience of working on migration projects as part of mainframe modernization
- Provide recommendations on optimizing system performance
Nice to have
- Experience in z/OSMF administration
- Experience in mainframe modernization initiatives
- Experience supporting IBM z16 and IBM z17 mainframe systems
- Leadership and mentoring experience
Full description
Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The Role
As a Mainframe z/OS System Programmer Senior SME at Kyndryl, you’ll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. You’ll be at the forefront of new technology and modernization, working with some of our biggest clients – which means some of the biggest in the world.
There’s never a typical day as a System Administrator at Kyndryl, because no two projects are alike. You’ll be managing systems data for clients and providing day-to-day solutions and security compliance. You’ll oversee a queue of assignments and work directly with technicians, prioritizing tickets to deliver the best solutions to our clients.
One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. You’ll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders. Does the work get challenging at times? Yes! But you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of talented people and gain invaluable management and organizational skills, which will come in handy as you move forward in your career.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrade of IBM z/OS operating systems.
- Manage software maintenance activities, including SMP/E, PTFs, APARs, and system migrations.
- Administer core z/OS subsystems such as JES2, TSO/E, ISPF, SDSF, RACF, USS, VTAM, TCP/IP, WLM, RMF, and SMF.
- Monitor and optimize system performance, availability, capacity, and reliability.
- Troubleshoot complex system issues, job abends, and performance bottlenecks, performing root cause analysis and resolution.
- Lead critical incident management and coordinate with IBM and third-party vendors for complex technical issues.
- Drive infrastructure upgrades, change management activities, and platform modernization initiatives.
- Design, implement, and test disaster recovery and high-availability solutions, including GDPS environments.