Kyndryl

Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer

Kyndryl

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Gurgaon • India

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About the role

  • Install, configure, and maintain IBM z/OS using ServerPac or CBPDO
  • Plan and execute system IPLs; troubleshoot issues
  • Apply SMP/E maintenance (PTFs, APARs, HIPERs, RSUs)
  • Customize system libraries (PARMLIB, PROCLIB, SYS1 datasets)
  • Monitor and tune performance with RMF, SMF, SDSF
  • Diagnose abends, dumps, and conduct root cause analyses
  • Provide Level ‑ 2/3 production support
  • Coordinate with subsystem teams (CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, Storage, Network)
  • Participate in z/OS upgrades, migrations
  • Support Disaster Recovery planning and testing
  • Administer RACF users, groups, permissions
  • Maintain dataset and system resource profiles
  • Enforce security standards and access controls
  • Support audits and compliance activities
  • Analyze RACF violations and events
  • Help secure tasks and privileged resources

Requirements

  • 4–7 years of overall experience in IBM Mainframe environments
  • Strong hands‑on experience in z/OS systems programming as a primary skill
  • Practical exposure to z/OS installation, configuration, and maintenance activities
  • Experience with IPL planning, execution, and troubleshooting
  • Working knowledge of PARMLIB, PROCLIB, SYS1 libraries, and JES2 operations
  • Exposure to SMP/E maintenance including PTFs, APARs, HIPERs, and RSUs
  • Hands‑on experience using SDSF and basic performance monitoring via RMF/SMF
  • Ability to handle Level‑2 production support and system‑related incidents
  • Working experience with RACF user, group, and access administration
  • Knowledge of dataset and resource security, including started tasks and batch jobs
  • Experience supporting security audits, access reviews, and compliance activities
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes such as Incident, Change, and Problem Management
  • Experience working in production and mission‑critical environments
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
  • Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams
  • Bachelor's degree is mandatory.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee learning programs
  • Company-wide volunteering and giving platform
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
IBM z/OSSMP/EPARMLIBPROCLIBSYS1 datasetsRMFSMFSDSFRACFz/OS systems programming
Soft Skills
analytical skillstroubleshooting skillsdocumentation skillscommunication skillscross-functional teamwork