Mainframe Datacom Engineer (Spanish Speaking, IBM z/OS)

Investigo; Greater London; Remote; GBP 93,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Investigo is seeking an experienced Mainframe Datacom Engineer to provide specialist DBA and System Programming support for an existing Broadcom Datacom environment on IBM z/OS. This is a hands-on BAU role focused on diagnosing, patching and optimising the Datacom estate to maintain service stability.

The ideal candidate will speak fluent Spanish, work Mexico-aligned hours, and be UK-based with remote work options for a 6-month contract inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supporting Broadcom Datacom environments as a DBA and/or System Programmer.
• Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS and JCL.
• Fluent Spanish with ability to work Mexico-aligned business hours.
• Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve Datacom database and platform issues.
• Experience with database administration, backup, recovery and structuring.
• Strong database performance tuning and query optimisation expertise.
• Experience implementing Datacom fixes, maintenance and patching.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, patch and optimise the existing Broadcom Datacom estate on IBM z/OS.
• Independently diagnose and resolve complex database and platform issues.
• Support patch implementation and ensure ongoing service stability.
• Avoid Datacom-to-Db2 migration projects; focus on BAU Datacom support.

Skills

Datacom DBA

System Programmer

IBM z/OS

JCL

Spanish speaking

Patch management

Job description

Mainframe Datacom Engineer (Spanish Speaking, IBM z/OS) £585 per day – Inside IR35 Remote – Must be UK based 6 months

We are supporting a client seeking an experienced Mainframe Datacom Engineer to provide specialist DBA and System Programming support for an existing Broadcom (CA) Datacom environment running on IBM z/OS. This is a hands-on BAU support role focused on maintaining, troubleshooting, patching and optimising the current Datacom estate while a wider modernisation programme progresses. The successful candidate will have deep Datacom expertise and be capable of independently diagnosing and resolving complex database and platform issues, performing database administration activities, supporting patch implementation and ensuring ongoing service stability. This is not a production monitoring role or a Datacom-to-Db2 migration project.

Key Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience supporting Broadcom (CA) Datacom environments as a DBA and/or System Programmer
• Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS and JCL
• Ability to speak Fluent Spanish & work Mexico-aligned business hours
• Proven ability to independently diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve Datacom database and platform issues
• Experience with database administration, backup, recovery, restore and database structuring
• Strong database performance tuning and query optimisation expertise
• Hands-on experience implementing Datacom fixes, maintenance and patching activities
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale production mainframe environnements
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision or training
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills