Mainframe Systems Programmer

Senior Mainframe Systems Engineer / System Programmer

We are supporting a leading global technology and infrastructure services organisation on a large-scale enterprise transformation programme focused on modernising and migrating critical mainframe environments.

We are looking for experienced Mainframe Systems Engineers, System Programmers and Technical Leaders to join a long-term programme supporting the transformation of enterprise-scale IBM z/OS environments. Successful candidates will play a key role in the planning, engineering, implementation and migration of core mainframe infrastructure solutions.

Opportunities Available

We are currently hiring experienced Mainframe professionals for several leadership and specialist positions within this transformation programme, including:

• z/OS Engineering Manager
• z/OS Engineering Associate Manager
• Mainframe Storage Manager
• Mainframe DB2 Manager
• Mainframe DB2 Associate Manager
• Mainframe Automation Manager

What We're Looking For

This programme is focused on the modernisation and migration of enterprise-scale IBM z/OS environments. We are particularly interested in professionals with strong experience in:

• Mainframe Systems Programming
• z/OS Systems Engineering
• Mainframe Infrastructure Engineering
• Mainframe Migration and Transformation Programmes
• Product Installation, Configuration and Upgrades
• Technical Planning and Implementation
• Enterprise Mainframe Environments
• Technical Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
• Infrastructure Migration and Modernisation Initiatives

experience in one or more of the following domains is highly desirable:

• Mainframe Storage
• DB2 for z/OS
• Mainframe Automation
• CA/Broadcom Technologies
• Migration of CA/Broadcom solutions to IBM technologies
• Enterprise-scale Banking, Insurance or IT Services environments

Key Responsibilities

• Support large-scale mainframe transformation and migration initiatives
• Design migration approaches and implementation plans
• Install, configure and maintain infrastructure products within z/OS environments
• Participate in the migration of legacy tooling and infrastructure solutions
• Produce technical documentation and operational handover material
• Collaborate with architecture, engineering and programme teams
• Support solution implementation, testing and troubleshooting activities
• Contribute to planning and execution of enterprise transformation projects

Required experience

• 10+ years of Mainframe experience
• Strong Systems Programming or Systems Engineering background
• Extensive experience working within IBM z/OS environments
• experience installing, configuring and supporting infrastructure products
• experience working on migration, upgrade or transformation programmes
• Strong technical documentation skills
• Excellent communication skills in English

Nice to Have

• experience migrating CA/Broadcom products to IBM solutions
• Knowledge of Mainframe Storage, DB2 for z/OS or Mainframe Automation
• experience working in enterprise-scale mainframe environments
• Previous experience within large transformation or modernisation programmes

Job Title: Mainframe Systems Programmer

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Job Type: Contract

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