Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a versatile, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

- Not only will you be responsible for ensuring the security of our computer systems, but you'll also work closely with other IT professionals to design and implement cutting-edge technology that keeps Kyndryl ahead of the curve.
- As a leader in this field, you'll also be expected to conduct RCA discussions for the products you work on and provide ongoing technical and operational guidance to lead professional work teams. You may even manage departments on a national or international level, defining objectives and managing resources to ensure the success of your projects.
- Your expertise will be crucial in influencing people outside of your department or function, and you'll have the opportunity to directly shape the technology landscape of the world we live in. If you're looking for an exciting and challenging role in the fast-paced world of systems programming, Kyndryl is the place for you!

Key Responsibilities :

- Install, configure, customize, upgrade, and maintain IBM z/OS Connect environments.

- Perform end-to-end administration of z/OS Connect Enterprise Edition, including runtime setup, server configuration, API/service deployment, security configuration, and operational support.

- Configure and manage z/OS Connect server.xml, started tasks, runtime libraries, configuration files,



and related system components.

- Support API provider and API requester configurations within z/OS Connect.

- Create, deploy, validate, and troubleshoot REST API services using JSON, OpenAPI/Swagger definitions, and service archives.

- Configure and support backend integration with:

- CICS

- IMS

- Db2

- MQ

- Batch or REST-enabled mainframe services

- Administer and troubleshoot WebSphere Liberty profile components used by z/OS Connect.

- Configure and manage security for z/OS Connect environments, including:

- RACF / SAF authentication and authorization

- TLS / SSL certificates

- Keyrings and keystores

- User and group access controls

- API-level security policies

- Support certificate management, secure communication, network connectivity, and port configuration.

- Troubleshoot z/OS Connect startup issues, API invocation failures, backend connectivity problems, security failures, response delays, and runtime errors.

- Analyze logs, traces, dumps, Liberty messages, z/OS Connect diagnostics, and system logs to resolve technical issues.

- Support performance monitoring, tuning, and capacity review for z/OS Connect API workloads.-

- Manage incident, problem, change, release, and service request activities as per ITIL processes.

- Support production deployments, planned maintenance, DR activities, upgrades, patching, and audit/compliance requirements.





- Create and maintain technical documentation, including installation guides, configuration documents, runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures.

- Recommend modernization, automation, and continuous improvement opportunities related to mainframe API enablement.

- Your Future at Kyndryl

- Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major hyperscaler platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

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 and Professional Expertise

- 8+ years of experience with IBM z/OS Connect Enterprise Edition
- Proven expertise in installation, customization, configuration, and support of z/OS Connect environments
- Deep understanding of: z/OS Connect server configuration and runtime components,API provider/requester configuration
- REST API enablement, JSON processing, and OpenAPI/Swagger definitions
- Policy management and service archive deployment
- Strong experience integrating z/OS Connect with CICS, IMS, Db2, and MQ
- Expertise in troubleshooting API-related issues including performance, connectivity, and authentication failures
- Strong z/OS System Pro

📌 Mainframe Z/os Connect Specialist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Kyndryl
📍 Bengaluru