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Mainframe Core Tech Specialist

GCIO Kraków, MAŁOPOLSKIE On-site senior full-time

Salary

22317 - 27000 PLN monthly, gross

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Description

Join HSBC's z/OS Mainframe Engineering team in Kraków, Poland, supporting Germany's IBM infrastructure, one of the largest in Europe. As a z/OS Systems Programmer, you'll ensure critical engineering services are operated, maintained, and upgraded, combining hands-on production support with engineering and change delivery.

Responsibilities:

  • Upgrade, maintain, and support the z/OS operating system
  • Upgrade, maintain, and support ISV products, particularly from IBM and Broadcom
  • Oversee deployment, planning, configuration, and testing for platform and software changes
  • Create and implement changes while keeping essential environments stable and compliant
  • Resolve production incidents and provide production support to restore service quickly
  • Contribute to global product engineering to develop technical solutions across regions and countries using agile methodology
  • Participate in a support rota providing 24x7 cover, including on-call
  • Provide off-hours support for implementation of software changes and projects requiring software expertise

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience in mainframe systems programming
  • Strong knowledge across z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, and JCL
  • Proven knowledge of IBM and CA/Broadcom products with the ability to work independently
  • Strong problem determination skills in production environments
  • Experience supporting the z/OS Mainframe Network environment
  • Experience administering file transmission products such as Connect:Direct and FTP
  • Understanding of z/OS networking services, related structures, software, and protocols
  • Knowledge of network security disciplines such as IPSec, TLS/SSL, and certificates

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary: 22317 - 27000 PLN monthly, gross
  • Additional car allowance: 4786 PLN monthly, gross
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, family-friendly leaves, pension, and life assurance
  • Additional bonuses for recognition awards
  • Multisport card
  • Private medical care
  • Life insurance
  • One-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN)
  • Cafeteria platform
  • Employee assistance program
  • Additional contributions to PPK scheme
  • Corporate parties & events
  • CSR initiatives
  • Nursery discounts
  • Financial support with trainings and education
  • Social fund
  • Flexible working hours
  • Free parking

Skills

Required

  • z/OS
  • SMP/E
  • TSO/ISPF
  • USS
  • SDSF
  • JCL
  • IBM
  • Broadcom
  • Connect:Direct
  • FTP
  • IPSec
  • TLS/SSL

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://portal.careers.hsbc.com/careers/job/563774612592356

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