Kyndryl

Mainframe ZOS System Programmer

Kyndryl

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Bangalore • 🇮🇳 India

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

JavaTCP/IPUnix

About the role

  • Infrastructure Specialists at Kyndryl are project-based subject matter experts in all things infrastructure.
  • Contributing to current projects where you analyze problems and tech issues, offer solutions, and test, modify, automate, and integrate systems.
  • Long-range strategic planning of IT infrastructure and operational execution.
  • Work closely with Architects, Technicians, and PMs throughout the lifespan of a project.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of z/OS system programming experience covering work, user, journal, and performance management.
  • Manage z/OS OS and related IBM/ISV products: installation, upgrades, customization, and maintenance via SMP/E and non-SMP/E.
  • Operate in multi-CPU and Sysplex settings; apply maintenance updates and product PTFs.
  • Create and maintain REXX and Assembler scripts.
  • Implement security and monitor z/OS/software to resolve issues proactively.
  • Provide support for z/OS planning, installations, and upgrades, including root cause analysis for system/product issues.
  • Support assigned ISV products, analyse performance concerns, consult with IT teams, and assist new product installs.
  • Participate in Disaster Recovery planning/tests; lead daily Ops meetings if no P1 incidents.
  • Identify and address problem trends.
  • Demonstrated knowledge: z/OS, Unix System Services, SMP/E, REXX, Java, VSAM, third-party products, BRMS, tape management, ATL/VTL.
  • Experience acting as technical lead on team projects.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting performance issues within z/OS environments.
  • Strong grasp of SMP/E, WLM, RMF, HCD, ISV products, REXX, Assembler, JCL.
  • Familiarity with VTAM/TCPIP network admin, ZOSMF/ZOWE, mainframe disks, replication, storage administration, SMS updates.
Benefits
  • Employee learning programs for certifications
  • Company-wide volunteering and giving platform

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
z/OS system programmingREXXAssemblerJavaVSAMSMP/EJCLperformance managementtroubleshootingDisaster Recovery planning
Soft skills
problem analysissolution offeringproject managementteam collaborationleadershipcommunication