Job Summary

As a Mainframe z/OS System Programmer Senior SME, 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 perks 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.

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.
- Manage network and security-related infrastructure components such as TCP/IP, VTAM, Communication Server, and encryption services.
- Develop and maintain operational documentation, standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior system programmers and support teams.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

- Around 15 to 20 years of experience in mainframe with strong core z/OS programming skills having 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 any system failures, freeze, job abends and performance issues.
- Willingness to provide 24/7 oncall support to resolve any system issues.
- Experience of working on many migration projects as part of mainframe modernization.
- Should provide recommendations on optimizing system performance.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

- Experience in z/OSMF administration.
- Experience in mainframe modernization initiatives.
- Experience of supporting the IBM z16 and IBM z17 mainframe systems.
- Any leadership and mentoring experience will be an added plus.

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📌 Mainframe z/OS System Programmer Senior SME (Hyderabad)
🏢 Kyndryl
📍 Hyderabad