Application Lead – IBM z/OS Systems Administration | Metro Manila [Hybrid]

Asticom Technology Inc; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Asticom Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced Application Lead for IBM z/OS Systems Administration to guide technical teams responsible for mainframe administration, configuration, and support.

You will act as a SME with strong MQ expertise, leading delivery across multiple teams and stakeholders. You will coordinate development, configuration, and implementation activities, ensuring solutions meet business requirements and timelines, while demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of IBM Systems Administration experience.
• Strong hands-on IBM z/OS and WebSphere MQ expertise.
• Proven experience leading technical/development teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for IBM z/OS Systems Administration and MQ.
• Lead and coordinate technical teams for delivery and performance.
• Make technical and team-level decisions on app and sys admin.
• Collaborate with multiple teams on key decisions and initiatives.
• Provide solutions to complex technical problems within teams.
• Lead app development, configuration, and implementation activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on technical and business requirements.
• Oversee design, construction, configuration and implementation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot IBM mainframe environments and related apps.
• Ensure projects and deliverables meet timelines.

Skills

IBM z/OS

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

IBM WebSphere MQ

IBM MQ

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Application Lead – IBM z/OS Systems Administration to lead technical teams responsible for the administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and support of IBM mainframe environments. The successful candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in IBM z/OS Systems Administration, with strong expertise in IBM WebSphere MQ / IBM MQ. The role requires strong technical leadership, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and the ability to provide solutions across multiple teams.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for IBM z/OS Systems Administration and IBM WebSphere MQ.
• Lead and coordinate technical teams to ensure effective delivery and performance.
• Make technical and team-level decisions related to application and systems administration.
• Collaborate with multiple technical and business teams on key decisions and initiatives.
• Provide solutions to complex technical problems within the immediate team and across multiple teams.
• Lead application development, configuration, and implementation activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to understand technical and business requirements.
• Oversee application design, construction, configuration, and implementation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot IBM mainframe environments and related applications.
• Ensure projects and technical deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IBM Systems Administration.
• Strong experience in IBM z/OS Systems Administration.
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM WebSphere MQ / IBM MQ.
• Experience working with IBM Mainframe environments is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading or managing technical/development teams.
• Strong understanding of application development and systems administration processes.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design principles.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.