IBM Z Systems Programmer

HSBC Group; Highgate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced IBM Z Systems Programmer to manage and support mainframe systems. The successful candidate will provide production support and maintain the z/OS operating system while ensuring collaboration in a diverse environment. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and healthcare coverage.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Private healthcare

Contributory pension scheme

Tailored professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Advanced experience of mainframe systems programming.
• Knowledge of z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, JCL.
• Ability to work independently and provide off hours support.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade, maintain and support the z/OS operating system.
• Provide production support to develop global solutions.
• Support ISV products from IBM and Broadcom.

Skills

Mainframe systems programming

z/OS

SMP/E

TSO/ISPF

USS

SDSF

JCL

Tools

IBM Products

CA Products

Job description

IBM Z Systems Programmer

Company: HSBC

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Type: Permanent

Posted On: 2025-11-07

Job ID: 23391421

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: Competitive

Join a digital first bank that's powered by people. Our technology team builds innovative digital solutions rapidly and at scale to deliver the next generation of banking services for our customers around the world. We have an entrepreneurial mindset. Our people work together, creating an agile, collaborative, and innovative culture. You'll learn and expand your skills, plus we will support you every step of the way as you grow your career. As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role, you will:

• Be upgrading, maintaining and supporting the z/OS operating system
• Be upgrading, maintaining and supporting ISV products particularly from the vendors; IBM and Broadcom
• Provide production support Global Product engineering to develop global technical solutions for HSBC's mainframe domain across multiple regions and countries using agile methodology

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Advanced experience of mainframe systems programming.
• Knowledge of a combination of z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, JCL.
• You will be required to provide off hours support for the implementation of software changes and support for other projects requiring software expertise as well as be part of an on-call rota.
• Knowledge of IBM and CA Products and be able to work independently.

This role is based in: Sheffield/Barnsley/Birmingham/Leeds

Opening up a world of opportunity: Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.