z/OS System programmer

Infosys; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys in Chennai seeks a skilled mainframe z/OS specialist to perform system programming, installation, and maintenance in a complex mainframe environment. You will upgrade operating systems, manage RSU, and drive automation with z/OSMF workflows.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement software standardization, feature rollouts, and performance/tuning initiatives, ensuring robust, scalable z/OS platforms.

Qualifications

• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products.
• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades.
• Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.
• Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.
• IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.
• Sysplex and config management (good to have).
• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS).
• ISPF/TSO and other basic.
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST.
• Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
• Formulate roadmaps with all pre‑requisites to achieve a project completion.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.
• Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.
• Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.
• Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.
• Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.
• Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.
• Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.
• Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.

Skills

SMP/E Installation

z/OS Upgrades

JCL

ISPF/TSO

REXX/CLIST

z/OS Commands & Utilities

Automation with z/OSMF

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

z/OSMF

IEBGENER/IEBCOPY

AMASPZAP/DFDSS

Job description

Educational Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering

Service Line

Cloud & Infrastructure Services

Responsibilities

• Perform standard system programming activities like configuration, installation & maintenance using SMP/E, and vendor software installations in the mainframe environment.


• Perform Operating System upgrade and RSU maintenance via z/OSMF Workflow.


• Advanced System Management: Architect, install, and configure highly complex z/OS environments and third-party software.


• Support Software Standardization and new Feature implementations.


• Support other team: storage management, performance tuning, capacity planning, security, networking, and operating procedures from zOS perspective.


• Work with Mainframe System Programmers staff across tracks to enhance the mainframe environment.


• Assist team members to solve problems, make innovative improvements and make decisions.


• Identify and implement system and process improvements in the z/OS environment Work with application support teams and other internal customers to facilitate business initiatives.

Technical and Professional Requirements:

Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)

• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)


• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades


• Mastery of z/OS system commands, utilities, and automation tools.


• Operating system z/OS V2.5 upgrades or later with z/OSMF workflow execution.


• IODF, HCD Skillset to add new devices.


• Sysplex and config management (good to have)


• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)


• ISPF/TSO and other basic


• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST


• Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.


• Formulate roadmaps with all pre‑requisites to achieve a project completion.

Preferred Skills:

Technology->Mainframe Technologies->CLIST

Technology->Mainframe Technologies->JCL

Technology->Mainframe Technologies->Mainframe Technologies- ALL

Technology->Infrastructure-Server Administration->z/OS