Mainframe Software Engineer

RICARDO CONSULTANCY AND TALENT STAFFING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ricardo Consultancy and Talent Staffing Pte. Ltd. invites applications for a Mainframe Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain critical IBM mainframe applications, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

You will manage storage solutions, install and support mainframe software, participate in DR planning, and collaborate with global teams across the SDLC to deliver reliable, scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in MIS, CS, CE, or IT.
• IBM mainframe/storage infrastructure certifications preferred.
• Experience with DFSMS, DFHSM/HSM, DSS, DFP and VSAM.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills; able to work in teams.
• 5+ years in mainframe systems, storage engineering, or related infrastructure roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise storage solutions and migrations.
• Install, configure, and support IBM mainframe software and storage-management technologies (DFSMS, DFHSM/HSM, TDMS).
• Install and optimize operating systems and system software in the mainframe environment.
• Support IBM z/OS and MVS environments and related IBM utilities.
• Process storage change requests and align with technical requirements.
• Conduct technical problem analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and operations.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders across the SDLC.
• Improve storage performance, capacity, availability, and efficiency.
• Review software requirements and contribute to technical direction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

MIS/CS/CE/IT degree

Tools

DFSMS

DFHSM/HSM

DSS

DFP

VSAM

CA1

RMM

TDMS

Control Center

Job description

Company Overview / Employee Value Proposition

Our client is a global enterprise technology company specializing in data infrastructure, enterprise storage, hybrid cloud, and data management solutions. They support mission-critical IT environments across industries including financial services, telecommunications, government, and manufacturing.

Job Summary

Join as a Mainframe Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain critical IBM mainframe applications ensuring high availability, performance, and security. Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver reliable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise data storage solutions, including executing storage migration activities to ensure seamless data availability.
• Install, configure, maintain, and support IBM mainframe software products and storage-management technologies such as TDMS, DFSMS, DFHSM/HSM, Control Center, and Mainframe Enablers.
• Install, customize, and support operating systems and system software within the mainframe environment to maintain system stability and performance.
• Support IBM z/OS and MVS environments and associated IBM utilities to ensure operational continuity.
• Process client requests for system storage changes and modifications aligned with operational and technical requirements.
• Perform technical problem analysis and root-cause investigations to resolve system issues and enhance reliability.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and operational activities to safeguard business continuity.
• Collaborate within project teams to meet key milestones and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support activities to improve storage performance, capacity, availability, and operational efficiency.
• Assist Operations Engineering zSeries leaders by reviewing software requirements and contributing to technical direction and departmental strategy.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent discipline.
• Relevant IBM mainframe, storage, infrastructure, or related technical certifications.
• Practical knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Excel and MS Copilot.
• Experience with DFSMS, DFHSM/HSM, DSS, DFP, VSAM, CA1, and RMM.
• Familiarity with Disaster Recovery, troubleshooting, and production support in business-critical environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills demonstrated in complex technology environments.
• 5+ years of experience in mainframe systems, storage engineering, or related infrastructure roles.

Other Information

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Work Location: Singapore
• Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm GMT+8 (Singapore time)
• Required Languages: English (required for effective communication with global teams and stakeholders)