IBM Mainframe Technical Lead/Engineer (z/OS / DB2/CICS/MQ/IMS) Hybrid (TB)

Main job function:

• The successful candidate will lead and optimise our client’s IBM Z mainframe platform running z/OS as the core operating system, ensuring stability, performance, security and continuous improvement.
• The environment includes traditional enterprise mainframe technologies such as DB2, CICS, MQ and IMS, supporting mission-critical banking workloads.
• This position requires strong hands-on technical expertise, architectural insight, and the ability to drive strategic direction while maintaining operational excellence.

Governance, risk & compliance (require knowledge of):

• ITIL processes.
• Change governance (CAB).
• Disaster recovery & high availability design.
• RPO/RTO strategy.
• Security-by-design in financial systems.
• Audit readiness.
• AI governance awareness.

Leadership experience required:

• Lead cross-functional technical teams.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Crisis leadership during P level incidents.
• Executive reporting capability (CIO / CTO level).

Strategic skills required:

• Define 3–5 year mainframe roadmap.
• Cost optimisation of MIPS usage.
• Capacity forecasting.
• Vendor management (IBM & ISVs).
• Automation strategy alignment with business risk appetite.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications required:

• IT Degree or IT Diploma (preferred).
• Certifications required: IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner Professional Certificate / IBM Mainframe Systems Administrator Certificates / IBM Mainframe Technical Manager Certificate / IBM Advanced Professional – Db2 for z/OS Master Class.
• ITIL Foundation Certificate.

Advantageous certifications:

• IBM Mainframe Systems Programmer Certificates
• IBM Mainframe RACF Security Administrator Certificate
• PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, PMP (advantageous)

Technical skills and experience required:

• 10 – 12 years’ minimum work experience required in the mainframe environment.
• 5 – 7 years’ minimum work experience required as a Technical Lead in the mainframe environment.
• IBM Z platform running z/OS as the core operating system.
• Enterprise mainframe technologies: DB2, CICS, MQ, IMS, and batch systems.
• COBOL with integrations into modern API-driven services.
• Automated testing and CI/CD integration.
• DevOps Tools, DevOps Integration & Pipeline Automation (Kobee, Wazi, Zowe).
• Artificial Intelligence.
• Performance and monitoring tools.

How to Apply:

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