Mainframe Programmer

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

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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