[Hiring] Mainframe System Automation – Senior SME @Kyndryl

Role Description

As a Systems Programmer at Kyndryl, you'll have the opportunity to shape the very foundation of the technology that drives our world. Your work will involve developing, testing, and maintaining the software that controls a computer's operating system, hardware, and other systems software.

• Be a master troubleshooter and problem-solver, with the skills to fix complex issues.
• Ensure the security of our computer systems.
• Work closely with other IT professionals to design and implement cutting-edge technology.
• Provide Mainframe operating system platform programming and DBDC subsystem programming support.
• Guide functional objectives on technologies and drive solutions to complex problems.
• Conduct RCA discussions for the products you work on.
• Provide ongoing technical and operational guidance to lead professional work teams.
• Manage departments on a national or international level, defining objectives and managing resources.
• Influence people outside of your department or function.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Mainframe Technology.
• Expertise with BMC MainView.
• Strong skills and experience in installation, customization, configuration, and upgrades of automation products.
• Proficiency in SMP/E, including PTF and RSU maintenance and HOLDDATA analysis.
• Strong understanding of Parallel Sysplex, WLM, and Coupling Facility.
• Solid knowledge of subsystems: Netview and System Automation.
• Ability to design end-to-end automation frameworks (startup, shutdown, recovery, self-healing, message-based automation).
• Experience with high-availability, DR automation, IPL automation, and cross-LPAR coordination.
• Strong JCL knowledge.
• Advanced REXX scripting skills.
• Familiarity with ISPF development, CLIST.
• Ability to produce high-quality change documentation, rollback plans, and risk assessments.
• Experience defining automation standards, governance, reusable patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across infrastructure, operations, development, and monitoring teams.
• Mentoring and knowledge-sharing skills; ability to guide junior engineers and uplift team capability.

Requirements

• Exposure to hybrid automation (e.g., Ansible for Z, Python on z/OS).
• GDPS knowledge.
• Italian language.

Benefits

• Flexible working policy with home working opportunities.
• Diverse company culture that invests in your future.
• Agile office space with games room, team dinners, and seasonal gifts.
• Charity, ESG initiatives, and focus groups for employee feedback.
• BeWell Program with online consultants in law, tax, life events, psychology, coaching.
• Retirement pension plan and Cafeteria platform with Kyndryl benefits points.
• Private health card.
• Life insurance package.
• Multisport Card.
• Discounts for Kyndryl employees.
• A wide range of benefit options for parents and children.
• Sports activities and team events.
• Free language courses & many personal development possibilities.
• Employee referral program.
• Mindfulness and Yoga Classes.