Role Title: Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer
Location: Sheffield- Hybrid 60% office-40% Remote
Duration: 30/11/2026
Job Descriptio
* nThe z/OS Systems Programmer should have technical, domain level and specialist skills to ensure that all the engineering services are operated, maintained and constantly upgraded as technology advances
* .There can be multiple functions within the job involving multiple products and technologies. Including but not limited to programming, support to maintain essential environmental conditions & analysis - creating functional/technical design solutions. The job holder may specialise in a single or combination of those functions/technologies. They will be involved in overseeing the deployment, planning, configuration & testing
Key Skil
* lsUpgrading, maintaining and supporting the z/OS operating syst
* emUpgrading, maintaining and supporting ISV products particularly from the vendors; IBM and Computer Associates (C
* A)Production suppo
* rtMust have extensive experience of Mainframe systems programmin
* g.Must have knowledge of a combination z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, JC
* L.Must have knowledge of IBM and CA Products and be able to work independentl
* y.Must have excellent problem determination skills and be a true team playe
* r.Required to provide off hours support for the implementation of software changes and support for other projects requiring software expertise as well as be part of an on-call ro
* taSet and achieved challenging short, medium and long term goals which exceeded the standards in their fie
* ldExcellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audienc
* esBuilt effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust and encouraging others to do the sa
* meHave some experience of creating and deploying comprehensive business/operating plans which consistently deliver desired resul
* tsA comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own and others' compliance with relevant regulatory process
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In addition to the details listed above, the following complimentary skills (although these are not essentia
* l):Assembler, Automation, GDPS, Rexx and CLIST ski
* llsProficient in Top Secret ski
* llsPerformance monitoring using Omegamon, RMF, SMF and S
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