Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The Role
Your role
As a Mainframe z/OS System Programmer, you’ll apply your expertise to the systems at the heart of customers’ mission-critical IT environments. You’ll be solving complex technical challenges, maintaining reliable z/OS platforms and helping customers evolve their mainframe environments as part of a changing hybrid IT landscape.
Your work will span both day-to-day platform operations and longer-term improvement. You’ll maintain and upgrade z/OS environments, diagnose system and performance issues, support disaster recovery activities and make recommendations that improve resilience and performance. When an issue occurs, you’ll investigate the root cause and work with technical teams to put the right solution in place.
What you will do
Run z/OS environments: Install, configure, maintain and support z/OS systems, applying maintenance and patches to keep environments reliable and current
Maintain the platform: Complete SYSRES builds, apply PTFs, update licence keys and manage third-party software and product maintenance
Find and fix: Diagnose system failures, freezes, job abends and other technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing appropriate resolutions
Optimise performance: Monitor system behaviour and recommend improvements that support performance, stability and efficient operation
Strengthen resilience: Support GDPS environments and disaster recovery drills, including flip-and-stay recovery approaches
Support modernisation: Contribute technical expertise to mainframe migration and modernisation initiatives, helping customers evolve and integrate their mainframe environments
Protect production: Participate in 24/7 on-call support and respond to system issues affecting production environments
Your future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.
Who You Are
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
7+ years of hands-on Mainframe z/OS system programming experience, including installation, configuration, maintenance and production support
Experience applying z/OS maintenance and patches, managing third-party software and supporting system reliability
Hands-on experience with SYSRES builds, PTF application, disaster recovery drills and license-key updates
Experience performing product maintenance, upgrades and compatibility checks, including work with z/OS 3.1 and IBM z16 environments
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve system failures, freezes, job abends and performance issues
Working knowledge of GDPS and disaster recovery approaches, including the flip-and-stay model
Experience…