Mainframe Datacom Engineer

HelloKindred; Greater London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred in the United Kingdom seeks a Mainframe Datacom Engineer to provide hands-on BAU support and technical ownership of an existing CA Datacom environment on IBM z/OS. This role sits within a broader modernisation programme, focusing on maintaining current Datacom estate rather than migration work.

You will diagnose, fix and optimise Datacom databases, handle backup/recovery, patching and system programming tasks, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure service stability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Broadcom or CA Datacom DBA experience.
• Ability to diagnose and fix Datacom issues, not only monitor and elevate them.
• Experience in backup and recovery, database administration, restoration and performance tuning.
• Hands-on Datacom patching, maintenance and system programming experience.
• Strong IBM z/OS and JCL knowledge.
• Ability to work independently with minimal training or supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting, analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work Mexico-aligned hours.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Broadcom Datacom databases on z/OS.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve Datacom database issues independently.
• Carry out backup, restore and recovery, and database administration and structuring.
• Diagnose and resolve database and query performance issues.
• Perform and support Datacom fixes, patching, patch validation and maintenance.
• Provide Datacom technical consultancy and support to applications and users.
• Carry out root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes.
• Take ownership of BAU Datacom activities transferred from the existing team.
• Work with application, operations and infrastructure teams to maintain service stability.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.

Skills

Datacom DBA experience

Datacom issue diagnosis

Backup and recovery

Datacom patching

IBM z/OS & JCL

Independent work

Troubleshooting skills

Mexico-aligned hours

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Work Setup:

Remote, Mexico-aligned working hours

Contract End Date / Length: 30 November 2026 (expected to be extended

redOur client is looking for a Mainframe Datacom Engineer to provide hands-on BAU support and technical ownership of an existing CA Datacom environment on IBM z/OS. The role runs alongside a wider modernisation programme and focuses on maintaining and supporting the current Datacom estate, rather than production monitoring or a Datacom-to-DB2 migrati

on.What you will

• do:Administer and maintain Broadcom Datacom databases on z/
• OS.Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve Datacom database issues independent
• ly.Carry out backup, restore and recovery, and database administration and structuri
• ng.Diagnose and resolve database and query performance issu
• es.Perform and support Datacom fixes, patching, patch validation and maintenan
• ce.Provide Datacom technical consultancy and support to applications and use
• rs.Carry out root cause analysis and implement permanent fix
• es.Take ownership of BAU Datacom activities transferred from the existing te
• am.Work with application, operations and infrastructure teams to maintain service stabili
• ty.Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedur

es.What we’re looking f

• or:Strong hands-on Broadcom Datacom or CA Datacom DBA experien
• ce.A proven ability to diagnose and fix Datacom issues, not only monitor and elevate th
• em.Strong experience in backup and recovery, database administration, restoration and performance or query tuni
• ng.Hands-on Datacom patching, maintenance and system programming experien
• ce.Strong IBM z/OS and JCL knowled
• ts.Ability to work independently with minimal training or supervisi
• on.Strong troubleshooting, analysis and problem-solving skil
• ls.Ability to work Mexico-aligned hou

rs.Preferr

• ed:Spanish language capability, particularly for working with Spanish-speaking users and team membe
• rs.CICS, COBOL and wider mainframe application knowled
• ge.Banking or financial services experien
• ce.Db2 knowledge (advantageous, not require
• d).Experience in regulated enterprise environmen

ts.Qualificati

• onsHands-on Broadcom or CA Datacom DBA experien
• ce.Strong IBM z/OS and JCL knowled
• ts.English fluency, with Spanish preferr

ed.Additional Informat

ionAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelin

es.Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorsh

ip.HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requiremen

ts.We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contact

ed.HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable l