Senior z/OS Mainframe Programmer: Sysplex & HA Expert

NTT DATA, Inc.

Barcelona

On-site

EUR 60,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

NTT DATA seeks an experienced z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer to join our enterprise infrastructure team in Spain. The ideal candidate will bring deep z/OS systems programming expertise, strong Parallel Sysplex administration skills, and substantial experience in large-scale, mission-critical environments such as banking and financial services.

The role requires a self-starter attitude, ability to troubleshoot complex issues, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

10+ years of hands-on experience in z/OS Systems Programming.
Deep knowledge of:z/OS Operating System,SMP/ETSO/ISPF,USS,SDSF,JCL,RACF.
Strong expertise in Parallel Sysplex implementation and administration.
Extensive experience installing, configuring, customizing, supporting and maintaining multiple IBM and CA/Broadcom mainframe products.
Experience working in large enterprise environments, preferably within Banking or Financial Services.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience supporting mission-critical production environments with stringent SLA requirements.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain IBM z/OS operating systems.
Manage and support IBM and CA/Broadcom system software products across enterprise environments.
Plan and execute operating system upgrades and software maintenance activities using SMP/E.
Administer and support large-scale Parallel Sysplex environments to ensure high availability and performance.
Perform system performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimization.
Analyse and resolve complex system-level issues involving z/OS, middleware, and infrastructure components.
Work with application support, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure stability.
Implement software maintenance, fixes, service packs, and vendor updates.
Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability initiatives.
Maintain system security controls and compliance with standards.
Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and runbooks.
Participate in root cause analysis and problem management activities.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
Support production implementations and planned maintenance activities, including off-hours and weekend work.