Mainframe System Engineer - Tooling lead

Tech Mahindra Limited; Hyderabad, Pune District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra Limited is seeking a Lead level Mainframe System Engineer to join immediately from any location. The role focuses on delivering robust mainframe solutions, automating recurring tasks, and supporting production environments with RCA and monitoring tools.

The candidate will document issues, propose improvements, and provide on-call support as needed. Key skills include DB2/SQL, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, REXX, CICS, ISPF, and familiarity with monitoring tools such as B92, Abend Aid, Xpeditor,

Qualifications

• Proficiency in mainframe DB2 and SQL query writing, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, REXX, CICS with hands-on experience.
• Ability to automate manual recurring tasks to improve efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills for researching and solving problems.
• Basic navigation in ISPF and proficient use of File-aid for file operations.
• Assist in root cause analysis of production issues and propose effective solutions.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (B92, Abend Aid, Xpeditor, Omegamon) and related processes.
• Create and maintain system documentation and log issues with appropriate escalation when needed.
• Suggest process improvements and be open to new ideas.
• Batch-cycle support and timely communication to users and stakeholders about outages.
• Provide on-call support on weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in DB2 and SQL query writing, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, REXX, CICS with hands-on experience.
• Should be able to automate manual recurring tasks.
• Proficient with analysis and research task.
• Should be able to perform basic navigation in ISPF and use tools like File-aid for file operations proficiently.
• Assist in root cause analysis exercises of reoccurring production issues and should be able to provide effective solutions.
• Demonstrate proficiency with all tools (B92, Abend Aid, Xpeditor, omegamon) and processes associated with the monitoring of the production environment.
• Create and maintain system documentation. Document issues in the production environment, resolving the issue whenever possible, and escalating if necessary.
• Make process improvement suggestions and open to share and accept new ideas.
• Batch-cycle support & related communication to users, application teams and other stakeholders about the status of any system outages, as needed.
• Provide on-call support on weekday and weekend.

Skills

DB2 & SQL

COBOL

JCL

VSAM

REXX

CICS

Automation

Root cause analysis

ISPF navigation

File-aid operations

Production monitoring

Tools

B92

Abend Aid

Xpeditor

Omegamon

Git

Github

IBM IDz

Jenkins

DBB

Groovy scripting

UrbanCode Deploy

Digital.ai

Job description

Job Title: Lead level Mainframe system engineer

Location: Any Location

We are looking for immediate joiners only.

Required Skills

• Proficient in DB2 and SQL query writing, COBOL, JCL, VSAM, REXX, CICS with relevant hands-on experience.
• Should be able to automate manual recurring tasks.
• Proficient with analysis and research task.
• Should be able to perform basic navigation in ISPF and use tools like File-aid for file operations proficiently.
• Assist in root cause analysis exercises of reoccurring production issues and should be able to provide effective solutions.
• Demonstrate proficiency with all tools (B92, Abend Aid, Xpeditor, omegamon) and processes associated with the monitoring of the production environment.
• Create and maintain system documentation. Document issues in the production environment, resolving the issue whenever possible, and escalating if necessary.
• Make process improvement suggestions and open to share and accept new ideas.
• Batch-cycle support & related communication to users, application teams and other stakeholders about the status of any system outages, as needed.
• Provide on-call support on weekday and weekend.

Good to have skills

• Knowledge of Git, Github, IBM IDz, Jenkins, DBB (Dependency Based Build), Groovy scripting, Urbancode Deploy, Digital.ai is a huge plus.