Mainframe z/OS System Programmer

Kyndryl

Mainframe z/OS System Programmer supporting and modernizing mission-critical systems for Kyndryl’s enterprise clients. Diagnosing platform issues, managing ISV products, and leading operational improvements.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeBangalore • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in z/OS System Administration, including installation, implementation, and troubleshooting of z/OS releases and ISV products. Proven ability to analyze performance issues, provide technical guidance, and manage complex problem resolution in a client-focused environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Z/OS System AdministrationPerformance ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical Support for ISV ProductsDisaster Recovery Planning

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Hard Skills

Z/OSUnix System ServicesSMP/EREXXJavaVSAMBRMSTape ManagementATL/VTLSystem Software Requirements Evaluation

Soft Skills

Excellent Troubleshooting SkillsCustomer Service SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityTechnical Guidance

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Systems Data ManagementSecurity ComplianceClient SolutionsTechnical ConsultationInfrastructure Troubleshooting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across platforms and services
Manage systems data for clients
Provide day-to-day solutions and security compliance
Oversee assignment queues and work directly with technicians
Prioritize tickets to deliver effective client solutions
Recommend modernization options
Identify new business opportunities
Cultivate relationships with teams and stakeholders
Act as support and domain expert for the z/OS operating system and system components
Provide technical support for planning, coordination, installation, implementation, and testing of z/OS releases, upgrades, and changes
Support assigned ISV products and diagnose z/OS platform and product issues
Perform root cause analysis
Analyze performance issues and provide technical consultation to IT teams
Support new product installation and evaluation
Participate in scheduled Disaster Recovery planning and tests
Lead daily Operations meetings when no P1 incidents are running
Provide technical guidance to the team
Evaluate and recommend changes to system software requirements
Troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues related to z/OS

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7+ years of experience in a z/OS System Administration environment
Experience with work management, user management, journal management, and performance management
Expertise supporting the z/OS operating system and system components
Experience planning, coordinating, installing, implementing, and testing z/OS releases, upgrades, and changes
Experience supporting assigned ISV products
Experience diagnosing z/OS platform and product issues and performing root cause analysis
Experience analyzing performance issues and providing technical consultation
Experience with new product installation and evaluation
Experience participating in Disaster Recovery planning and tests
Validated knowledge of z/OS, Unix System Services, SMP/E, REXX, Java, VSAM, and third-party products
Proven experience providing support for ISV products
Ability to recognize complex problems related to functional objectives
Ability to analyze situations and implement solutions or develop system elements, procedures, or processes
Demonstrated ability with BRMS, tape management, and ATL/VTL for tape libraries
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
SME-level z/OS system programming problem determination
Technical guidance experience
Excellent troubleshooting and customer service skills
Experience troubleshooting infrastructure and application issues related to z/OS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, supportive environment
Employee well-being prioritized
Hands-on experience and learning opportunities
Opportunities to certify in major cloud platforms
Career growth opportunities
Be Well programs supporting financial, mental, physical, and social health
Personalized development goals
Continuous feedback
Certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon
Coaching and hands-on experiences
Hybrid-friendly culture