Senior Mainframe Support Engineer

Role Summary

Are you an experienced technologist passionate about working in a complex IBM Mainframe environment? Do you have a client-centric mindset and thrive in a team-oriented, global organization? We are looking for a Mainframe Support Engineer to join a leading banking client in Zürich, Switzerland. We offer a hybrid work model with a mix of remote and on-site work in Zürich.

If you are eager to play a key role in supporting and optimizing mission-critical online services, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities - Work as part of the Mainframe Online Services team with expertise in CICS and MQ subsystems and related products

• Provide2nd-level supportand assistance to application teams on CICS/MQ issues
• Performincident and problem managementfor CICS/MQ components while managing changes using IPCM
• Automate and optimize processes to maximize system throughput and service reliability
• Actively contribute to theAgile environmentwith a transformation-oriented mindset
• Enhance infrastructure reliability, adoptingSite Reliability Engineering (SRE)principles
• Take proactive measures to eliminate inefficiencies and enable automation

Requirements - Strong skills inz/OS System Components,TSO,ISPF andJCL

• Proficiency in scripting languages such asREXXand/orPython
• Expertise inCICSandIBM MQ, including Cluster and QSG
• Basic knowledge ofDB2 Plans, Packages and SQL Statements
• Understanding ofLDAPandUSS on IBM Mainframe
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced situations
• Preparedness to be part of a24/7 on-call rotation
• Proficient communication skills in English are a must, while knowledge of the German language is a significant advantage

Nice to have - Familiarity with database systems and advanced SQL knowledge

• A strong foundation in common IT concepts, including Microsoft Office

We offer - 5 weeks of vacation

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Extended pension plan
• Daily sickness allowance insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Global business travel medical and accident insurance
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Please note that any offers will be subject to appropriate background checks
• We do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies
• For this position, we are able to consider applications from the following:- - Swiss nationals
• - EU/EFTA nationals
• - Third-country nationals based in Switzerland with an appropriate work permit
• - Displaced people from Ukraine who are currently in Switzerland and hold, or have already applied for, S permits