zOS System Programming

Shift: 05:30 PM to 02:30 AM (IST)

Location: Chennai / Bangalore / Hyderabad

Work Type: Hybrid / Remote

Total Experience: 15 Years

Relavent Experience: 12 Years

We are seeking a highly experienced z/OS System Programmer to lead mainframe system programming initiatives, ensuring stability, performance, and continuous modernization of enterprise z/OS environments. The role demands robust technical depth combined with leadership capabilities to drive service excellence, automation, and operational transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Ownership & Technical Leadership

- Own end-to-end z/OS platform architecture, stability, and service delivery
- Provide deep technical leadership across MVS, JES2, Sysplex, and LPAR environments
- Govern HCD/IODF configurations ensuring scalability and compliance
- Lead performance tuning, capacity planning, and system optimization initiatives

Maintenance, Upgrades & Lifecycle Management

- Define and execute z/OS upgrade strategy and RSU maintenance roadmap
- Establish and govern SMP/E processes and standards
- Lead ISV product lifecycle management, including upgrades and vendor coordination
- Ensure standardized, secure, and compliant platform management

Incident Management & RCA Leadership

- Act as escalation point for Sev1/Sev2 incidents
- Lead end-to-end Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and preventive action planning
- Drive proactive monitoring and reduce repeat incidents
- Ensure SLA adherence and operational excellence

Disaster Recovery & Resilience

- Define and lead Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy and execution
- Conduct DR drills, failover testing, and validation
- Strengthen Sysplex-based high-availability design




- Ensure business continuity readiness for critical workloads

Automation & Transformation

- Drive adoption of automation frameworks and system-level automation
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
- Lead transformation aligned to Kyndryl Bridge / AIOps initiatives
- Enable predictive and self-healing operations where applicable

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

- Act as trusted technical advisor to clients
- Lead discussions on stability, modernization, and risk management
- Support solutioning, proposals, and business growth initiatives

Required Technical Skills

- Strong expertise in z/OS System Programming
- In-depth knowledge of MVS and JES2 architecture
- Extensive experience with Sysplex environments and LPAR management
- Hands-on expertise in HCD / IODF configuration and maintenance
- Proficiency in SMP/E for software installation, maintenance, and patch management
- Strong experience in z/OS Upgrades and RSU Maintenance planning and execution
- Expertise in ISV Product Maintenance, including upgrades and vendor coordination

Operational & Leadership Skills

- Proven experience in Incident Management (Sev1/Sev2 handling)
- Strong capability in leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing preventive actions
- Hands-on experience in Disaster Recovery (DR) support, including planning and execution
- Demonstrated experience in Automation to improve operational efficiency and reliability

Experience & Qualifications

- 12–15 years of experience in z/OS system programming
- Experience managing large enterprise mainframe environments
- Exposure to multi-client / global delivery models
- ITIL certification preferred
- Domain experience in Banking / Insurance is an advantage

Contractor Request Number of Positions

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