IBM Z Integration Engineer /IBM Z Mainframe EAI (Enterprise Application Integration) Engineer
Role Purpose
As an IBM z/OS Integration Engineer, you’ll design, configure, develop and support enterprise integration solutions that connect distributed applications with HSBC’s core services running on IBM z/OS. Using strategic integration middleware and technologies such as DB2,CICS, IBM MQ, COBOL and API-enabled services (z/OS Connect EE or equivalent), you’ll deliver secure, resilient and high-performing integrations that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
Working as part of a global engineering team, you’ll help evolve HSBC’s integration platforms, troubleshoot complex integration issues, and contribute to modern API-based integration across the mainframe estate.
Key Responsibilities
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- Design, build and support enterprise integration solutions on IBM z/OS.
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- Configure and maintain integration middleware supporting business-critical services.
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- Deliver integrations meeting functional, performance, resilience and security requirements.
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- Partner with application teams, architects and infrastructure teams to define integrated designs and delivery approaches.
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- Investigate complex production incidents, perform root-cause analysis and identify long-term improvements.
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- Produce and maintain technical documentation, solution designs and operational/run procedures.
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- Support continuous improvement of integration platforms, tooling and engineering standards.
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- Provide individual contribution as well as support to the wider development team as required.
Required Technical Skills
IBM z/OS &
- Mainframe
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- Strong development experience using IBM mainframes (z/OS).
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- Good understanding / hands-on experience with CICS, Db2 and COBOL.
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- Strong experience designing and developing COBOL applications.
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- Basic understanding of analysing COBOL programs (reading flows, impact analysis).
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Experience analysing application flows and troubleshooting complex technical issues on z/OS.
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Experience using Endevor and/or Changeman (or equivalent source/version management tools).
Integration Technologies
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- Strong experience with IBM MQ messaging.
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- Knowledge of API integration technologies, including z/OS Connect EE (or equivalent mainframe API frameworks).
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- Understanding synchronous and asynchronous integration patterns.
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- Understanding of REST APIs and enterprise integration principles.
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Experience implementing secure and resilient integrations between distributed and mainframe applications.
Monitoring, Diagnostics &
- Production Support
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- Familiar with OMEGAMON for monitoring CICS regions.
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- Working knowledge of Fault Analyzer and dump reading/analysis (advantage).
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Experience supporting and resolving integration issues in production environments.
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- Understanding workload scheduling tools such as TWS is desirable.
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- Hands-on experience in production support, including handling routine incidents and troubleshooting.
Delivery / Tooling
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- Robust experience across all areas of the SDLC.
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Experience using Jira and ServiceNow (SNOW) or equivalent tools.
Required Experience &
- Competencies
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- Strong experience analyzing business/functional requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (including structured troubleshooting).
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- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across global teams.
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- Excellent interpersonal and written/spoken communication skills.
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Experience working within Agile delivery teams.
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- Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize effectively.
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- Track record of completing projects/tasks on time, aligned to commitments to stakeholders and management.
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- Proactively identify issues needing attention and drive resolution based on the underlying business problem.
Desirable / Advantageous
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- Banking or financial services experience.
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- Deep expertise in Fault Analyzer and advanced dump analysis.
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- Scheduling exposure (e.g., TWS) and broader mainframe operational tooling.
Interview Profile / Screening Keywords
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- IBM z/OS, CICS, Db2, COBOL, IBM MQ, z/OS Connect EE, REST APIs, synchronous/asynchronous patterns, Endevor, Changeman, OMEGAMON, Fault Analyzer, dump analysis, ServiceNow, Jira, SDLC, production support, incident troubleshooting
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