Role: Senior Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London / Coventry (Remote)
Ready to utilise your expertise in System/zHMC, Mainframe Storage management products such as DFSMS, FDR/ABR, DFDSS & CA-DISK?
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to maintain, install and upgrade IBM and ISV software components in a business-critical environment?
Make a meaningful impact as a Senior Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer!
Careers at TCS: It means more
TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.
* part of an exciting team where you will be challenged every day.
* closely with the range of teams within the business to bring products to life.
* with customers and identify opportunities to support their strategy and improve their processes across functions.
The Role
As a Senior Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer, you will be responsible for a small team and will be supporting eight z/OS LPARs in a business-critical retail environment. You will be involved in ‘traditional’ z/OS Systems Programmer role as well as involvement in other mainframe areas such as storage and security.
Key Responsibilities:
* primary responsibility for maintaining the z/OS, JES2 & associated ISV software environments.
* end to end responsibility for maintenance, installation, upgrade of IBM and ISV software components in a business-critical environment.
* any system-related problems that may arise in a timely and efficient manner.
* system performance, and resource utilization.
* in DR Tests.
* software license keys.
* as a subject matter expert for all aspects of Mainframe Infrastructure.
Your Profile
Key skills/knowledge/experience:
* experience in z/OS Systems Programming.
* to take end to end technical ownership of significant upgrade projects including the planning, installation, customization and migration of new z/OS releases.
* experience of a wide range of ISV software from Broadcom, BMC and other vendors.
* in System/z hardware configuration – HCD/IOCP and experience of System/z HMC.
* of Mainframe Storage management products such as DFSMS, FDR/ABR, DFDSS & CA-DISK.
* to write/read/debug programs in a batch and online environment like REXX, ASSEMBLER etc.
Good to have:
* with Mainframe Security Administration (RACF & ACF2).
* with MQ & CICS.
* with OPS/MVS Automation.
* with Dell EMC Disk and Virtual Tape storage.
Rewards & Benefits
TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.
Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing
At TCS, we believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’.
You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join. Our diversity, inclusion and social activities involve 12 employee networks including LGBTQ+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events (we even sponsor the London Marathon).
We are open to all and treat applications equally, regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, age, sexual orientation, or beliefs.
If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation due to Disability or Neurodiverse
Condition to complete an employment application, or during any phase of the hiring process, please contact us at vs.mohana@tcs.com with the subject line: “Reasonable Accommodation Request”.
Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.
Join us and do more of what matters. Apply online now.