The Role

Mainframe Production Support SME at Kyndryl are key in helping revolutionize the way we operate complex computer systems. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, supervise and control intricate networks and applications, and operate distributed systems in a multi-vendor environment.

As a Mainframe Production Support SME you will be on the technical frontline performing batch operations as per service agreements, analyzing first-level issues across systems, and resolving/routing issues as appropriate. You will also have the opportunity to develop support system management processes specific to customer requirements, ensuring that we provide the highest level of service to our customers. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to continually improve your skills this is the position for you. You will work with a talented team of professionals and collaborate on exciting projects that are shaping the future of our industry.

Who You Are

You re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you re open and borderless naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical Professional Expertise

- A minimum of 13+ years of strong hands-on experience in Mainframe z/OS production support environments.
- Proven expertise in Writing/modifying ISPF panels, CLISTs, and messages ,Developing and executing JCL (Job Control Language) ,Working with TSO utilities
- Experience in Change Management tools and lifecycle processes (preferably ChangeMan/Micro Focus Serena).
- Ability to Approve/reject change requests based on defined governance rules ,Update and manage change records end-to-end




- Experience in batch job monitoring and scheduling:
- Verifying batch job completion for code promotion
- Scheduling additional jobs using enterprise scheduling tools
- Validating job execution results

- Knowledge of DASD space management.
- Experience interfacing with mainframe security tools RACF / ACF2 / Top Secret
- Understanding of Global Local Administration functionality.
- Hands-on experience with Product customization and version upgrades, Testing new releases, including Hotfixes Patches
- Experience in ChangeMan processes across multiple technologies COBOL, Assembler, Easytrieve, etc.
- Working knowledge of DB2 binds,Scheduling software tools
- Solid understanding of Change Management rules and approval workflows.
- Ability to Verify production deployments and ensure successful promotion cycles
- Maintain and update user documentation and operational guides
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with Clients/business stakeholders, Vendor support teams (e.g., Micro Focus/Serena)
- Experience supporting multiple accounts/projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to support 24x7 on-call rotations.
- Demonstrated ability to automate manual operational processes.

Preferred skills and experience
- Experience in Writing/modifying REXX programs, Writing/modifying COBOL programs
- Exposure to Assembler coding/modifications (e.g., exits).
- Experience with ASG JobScan
- Advanced experience in Complex ChangeMan implementations and release management, Automation frameworks within mainframe environments
- Prior experience in large-scale enterprise / managed services environments.
- Strong familiarity with multi-client delivery models and SLA-driven environments.

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📌 Mainframe Production Support SME (Chennai)
🏢 Kyndryl
📍 Chennai