Mainframe Hardware Systems Programmer

HSBC; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services organization in Sheffield is seeking an individual with advanced mainframe hardware support experience. In this full-time role, you will maintain the UK Mainframe Processor estate and upgrade systems. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of IBM processor generations and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. This position offers opportunities within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in mainframe hardware support and configuration is required.
• Knowledge of IBMz processor generations z14, z15, z16 is essential.
• Communication skills to convey complex information effectively are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the UK Mainframe Processor estate.
• Upgrade the UK Mainframe estate to the next generation of IBM Processor.
• Build and activate IODF / IOCDS configurations.

Skills

Advanced experience of mainframe hardware support and configuration

Knowledge of the latest IBMz processor generations z14 z15 z16

Knowledge of z / OS IODF HMC HCD TSO / ISPF SDSF JCL CHPID Mapping tool JES2

Ability to communicate complex information

Job description

If youre looking for a career that will help you stand out join HSBC and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top or simply take you in an exciting new direction HSBC offers opportunities support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper and ultimately helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

In this role you will:

• Support and maintain the UK Mainframe Processor estate within a multi‑LPAR multi‑site Sysplex environment.
• Upgrading the UK Mainframe estate to the next generation of IBM Processor.
• Upgrading the Microcode levels on the Mainframe Processors Coupling Facilities HMCs and TKEs.
• Building and activating IODF / IOCDS configurations in support of changes to the Storage estate and other key projects.
• Update PR / SM definitions via HMC.

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

• Advanced experience of mainframe hardware support and configuration.
• Knowledge of the latest IBMz processor generations z14 z15 z16.
• Knowledge of z / OS IODF HMC HCD TSO / ISPF SDSF JCL CHPID Mapping tool JES2.
• Ability to communicate complex information in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences.

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 were dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender ethnicity disability religion sexual orientation or age. Wearecommittedto removing barriers and ensuring careersatHSBCareinclusiveandaccessible for everyone to be at their 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.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1