IBM z/OS Integration Consultant

NTT DATA North America; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking an IBM z/OS Integration Consultant for its UK team. The role focuses on designing, configuring and supporting enterprise integrations that connect distributed applications with core banking services on IBM z/OS.

You will leverage IBM MQ, CICS, DB2, and API-enabled services in a global engineering setting. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with z/OS, REST APIs and API management, plus strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing or supporting applications on IBM z/OS.
• Good understanding of CICS, DB2 and COBOL.
• Hands-on experience with IBM MQ messaging
• Knowledge of REST APIs, enterprise integration and z/OS Connect EE.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support enterprise integration solutions across IBM z/OS environments.
• Configure and optimize integration middleware to support critical services.
• Deliver secure, scalable integration solutions meeting requirements.
• Collaborate with application teams and infrastructure for designs.
• Implement API-based integrations between distributed systems and mainframes.
• Produce technical documentation and operation procedures.
• Support modernization and continuous improvement of integration platforms.

Skills

IBM z/OS

IBM MQ

CICS

DB2

COBOL

z/OS Connect EE

REST APIs

Enterprise Integration Architecture

Mainframe Integration

Production Support

Troubleshooting

Tools

Endevor

Jira

ServiceNow

OMEGAMON

Fault Analyzer

Dump Analysis

Tivoli Workload Scheduler

Job description

Req ID: 382827

Competitive salary | UK: Ideally hybrid: remote + Sheffield

At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company’s growth, market presence and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.

NTT DATA is currently looking for an IBM z/OS Integration Consultant (ideally hybrid: remote + Sheffield) for our growing team in the UK.

Role Overview

As an IBM z/OS Integration Engineer, you will design, configure, and support enterprise integration solutions that connect distributed applications with core banking services running on IBM z/OS. Leveraging integration middleware and technologies such as IBM MQ, CICS, DB2, and API-enabled services, you will deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing integration solutions that meet business and technical requirements. Working within a global engineering team, you will contribute to modern API-driven integration strategies, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvements across enterprise integration platforms.

In this Role, You will

• Design, build, and support enterprise integration solutions across IBM z/OS environments.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize integration middleware supporting business-critical services.
• Deliver secure, scalable, and resilient integration solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with application teams, architects, and infrastructure teams to define integration designs and technical solutions.
• Implement and support API-based integrations between distributed systems and mainframe applications.
• Investigate and resolve complex production incidents and integration issues.
• Analyse application flows and troubleshoot end-to-end integration challenges.
• Produce technical documentation, solution designs, and operational support procedures.
• Support modernization initiatives and continuous improvement of enterprise integration platforms and engineering standards

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience developing or supporting applications on IBM z/OS.
• Good understanding of CICS, DB2 and COBOL.
• Hands-on experience with IBM MQ messaging
• Knowledge of REST APIs, enterprise integration principles, and API integration frameworks such as z/OS Connect EE.
• Understanding of synchronous and asynchronous integration patterns.
• Experience implementing secure and resilient integrations between distributed and mainframe applications.
• Experience with source management and service management tools such as Endevor, Jira, and ServiceNow (SNOW).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with monitoring and diagnostic tools such as OMEGAMON, Fault Analyzer, and dump analysis.
• Knowledge of workload scheduling tools such as TWS (Tivoli Workload Scheduler).
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Banking or Financial Services industry experience.
• Exposure to enterprise architecture, integration governance, and API management platforms.
• Mainframe modernization and cloud integration experience would be advantageous

Primary Skillset

• IBM z/OS
• IBM MQ
• CICS
• DB2
• COBOL
• z/OS Connect Enterprise Edition (EE)
• REST APIs
• Enterprise Integration Architecture
• Mainframe Integration
• Production Support & Troubleshooting
• Integration Middleware

Secondary Skillset

• Endevor
• Jira
• ServiceNow (SNOW)
• OMEGAMON
• Fault Analyzer
• Dump Analysis
• Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS)
• Agile Methodologies
• Banking & Financial Services Domain
• Technical Documentation
• Incident & Problem Management
• Stakeholder Collaboration

Job Expectations

• Ensure the stability, security, and performance of enterprise integration services.
• Collaborate effectively with globally distributed engineering and application teams.
• Follow enterprise architecture, security, and operational standards.
• Participate in incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Deliver high-quality technical documentation and support artifacts.
• Drive continuous improvements in integration engineering practices and platform capabilities.
• Support business-critical services with a strong focus on availability and resilience.

Work model

Hybrid work model (Sheffield/remote) preferred.

Benefits

Our people are the most critical component of our long-term success and their health and wellbeing are our priority. You will enjoy a comprehensive, locally competitive benefits package.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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