Mainframe System Programmer

**Why Kyndryl**

Kyndryl is a market leader that thinks and acts like a start-up. We design, build, manage, and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl?

We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We invest heavily in you - not only through learning, training, and career development, but also through the flexible working practices and stellar benefits that help you grow and progress long-term. And we give back - from planting 90,000 trees in our first 3 months as part of our One Tree Planted initiative to the Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment, Social and Governance practices embedded within everything we do, we are committed to powering human progress in an ethical, sustainable way.

**Your Role and Responsibilities**
- Responsible for the administration of WebSphere MQ (WMQ) subsystems and associated software on the client’s mainframes.
- Perform WMQ system backups and recovery Monitors system activity for performance and availability and where necessary, tune accordingly Perform problem diagnosis and resolution.
- Create, maintain, and use automation scripts for MQ for z/OS monitoring, alerting and problem determination and resolution Design and Implement security aspects related to MQ.
- Architect/Design Clustering, workload balancing in client environment Troubleshoot Infrastructure and Application issues related to MQ Evaluate and recommend changes to current and future system software requirements to meet the organization's needs.
- Ensure documentation of all related operational processes and procedures.
- Install and upgrade MQ for z/OS using Shop Series and SMP/E Troubleshoot MQ problems using MQ command line and monitoring tools Provide primary and backup on-call support.
- During extended hours (including nights and weekends).

**Required Technical and Professional Expertise**
- MQ explorer - IBM Product.
- Tivoli Monitoring tool for MQ - ASG Product.
- Omega Mon Monitoring tool for MQ - IBM Product.
- ICC - IBM Control center for MQ - IBM Product.
- SYSVIEW for MQ - IBM Product.
- MQATTACH - To monitor the MQ MFT transfers - MQATTACH Product.
- BMC Main View for MQ - BMC Product.
- BMC Subsystem Optimizer for MQ - BMC Product.
- Mainframe System Knowledge, Basics of Mainframe operations, networking.
- Expertise on monitoring tools like IBM Omega Mon, CA Insight, BMC Main view etc.
- Good Knowledge on z/OS and DB2 system performance tuning methods.

**Preferred Technical and Professional Experience**
- Proficient in working with high availability environment along with alignment to process (ITIL).
- You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge technologies.
- Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work.
- Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management.
- Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications.

**Required Education**

Bachelor's Degree

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks (KINs) are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

**Other things to know**

**Primary Job Category**

Technical Specialist

**Role (Job Role)**

Systems Management Specialist

**Employment Type**

Full-Time

**Contract Type**

Regular

**Position Type**

Professional

**Travel Required**

Some travel may be required based on business demand

**Company**

(Y030) Kyndryl Solutions Private Limited

**Is this role a commissionable / sales incentive based position**

No