Job Overview
Ensono is seeking an Expert Mainframe Systems Programmer to join our team in Chennai, India. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and ongoing support of enterprise mainframe platforms (z/OS).
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and optimize z/OS subsystems and related platforms.
- Develop and maintain JCL, COBOL, and PL/I applications; support CICS and IMS transactions; manage DB2 databases.
- Monitor system performance, perform capacity planning, and implement tuning strategies.
- Manage batch processing, job scheduling, and automation; write and maintain system automation scripts (Rexx, Python).
- Participate in incident response, problem management, disaster recovery, and security hardening (RACF/ACF).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across IT and client environments; adhere to ITIL/ITSM processes and change control.
- Provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to junior staff; contribute to ongoing modernization initiatives.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience with z/OS, CICS, COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS, and MQ.
- Solid knowledge of mainframe tooling, subsystems, and performance tuning techniques.
- Familiarity with IBM tooling (TSO, SDSF, SMP/E) and system automation scripting (Rexx, Python, REXX).
- Experience with disaster recovery, backup/recovery, and security (RACF/ACF).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
Benefits
- Competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans.
- Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for growth within a global organization.
- Opportunities to work with a diverse client portfolio and modern mainframe technologies.
About Ensono
Ensono is a global managed IT services provider delivering infrastructure and application management to a broad range of clients. This role is based in Chennai, India with on-site responsibilities and potential travel as needed.