Mainframe Programmer

  • United Kingdom
  • GBP 95,000
  • Permanent
  • Discipline: Software Development
  • Ref: 49991

Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer - Enterprise Platforms - UK

 

One of my clients is looking for an experienced Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer to support and enhance a mission critical enterprise mainframe environment. This role focuses on the stability, performance, and evolution of core z/OS and CICS platforms within a highly regulated, always-on environment.

 

Responsibilities:

Take full technical ownership of the z/OS, JES2, CICS and associated third party software environments

Plan and deliver end to end system maintenance, upgrades, and new release implementations Install, configure, customise, and migrate IBM and ISV software across production and non production environments

Diagnose and resolve complex system issues to minimise risk and downtime

Monitor system performance, capacity, and resource utilisation

Work closely with technical and non technical stakeholders to communicate system changes and impacts

Provide guidance and informal mentoring to less experienced team members when required

 

Key Skills:

Strong hands on experience in z/OS and CICS systems programming

Proven experience delivering major mainframe upgrade or migration initiatives

Background working with a broad range of ISV software from vendors such as Broadcom, BMC, and others

Solid knowledge of System z hardware configuration including HCD, IOCP, and HMC

Experience with mainframe storage and data management tools such as DFSMS, FDR ABR, DFDSS, and CA-DISK

Ability to read, write, and troubleshoot batch and online programs using REXX, Assembler, or similar

 

Desirable Experience:

Mainframe security administration using RACF or ACF2

WebSphere MQ

Mainframe automation tooling such as OPS MVS

Enterprise disk and virtual tape storage platforms

Hybrid or office based depending on client requirements.

 

Must have the right to work in the UK.

 

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