Are you a seasoned Mainframe z/OS specialist with over 12 years of expertise in z/OS and ISV environments? Join us to lead the way in architecting, installing, and maintaining complex z/OS systems. You'll drive critical upgrades, optimize performance, and innovate with cutting-edge tools like SMP/E, z/OSMF, and IBM Utilities.

Collaborate with top-tier teams to deliver seamless system solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and shape the future of mainframe technology. If you're passionate about mastering z/OS, supporting enterprise-wide initiatives, and elevating system environments, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact!

Job Responsibilities

- Perform standard system programming activities, such as configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, as well as vendor software installations, in the mainframe environment.
- Perform Operating System upgrades and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
- Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.
- Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.
- Support other teams: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.
- Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
- Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements, and make decisions.
- Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment. Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.

Experience Level

- 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

Technical Key Skills (Mandatory Skills)





- Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products.
- Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product installation and Upgrades.
- Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
- Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
- IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.
- Sysplex and config management (positive to have).
- Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS).
- ISPF/TSO and other basics.
- Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST.
- Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
- Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve project completion.

Benefits

- Health Insurance, Accident Insurance.
- The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.

Additional Responsibilities

- Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
- Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
- Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
- Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.

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📌 Mainframe z/OS specialist (Hyderabad)
🏢 OP
📍 Hyderabad