Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe IMS System Programmer to support and maintain our IMS environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IMS performance analysis, system tuning, product upgrades, and RSU (Recommended Service Upgrade) implementations using SMP/E. Additionally, they will provide support to developers, manage connectivity with DB2, MQ z/OS, and IBM IIB, and ensure system reliability and high availability. The candidate should also have strong experience with MainView (BMC AMI Ops) for IMS monitoring and performance management, ensuring optimal system health, resource utilization, and incident resolution
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Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major hyperscaler platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.
Key Responsibilities:
IMS System Administration & Performance Management
- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IBM IMS (Information Management System) environments on z/OS
- Perform IMS system tuning and performance optimization using IBM IMS Performance Analyzer and MainView for IMS (BMC AMI Ops)
- Utilize MainView dashboards and alerting to monitor IMS health, transactions, and workload
- Manage IMS logs, buffers, pools, and resource utilization for optimized performance
Software Maintenance & Upgrades
- Implement IMS software upgrades and patches using SMP/E
- Perform RSU (Recommended Service Upgrade) maintenance and apply corrective service (PTFs, APARs)
- Work on z/OS upgrade projects to ensure compatibility with IMS and other subsystems
IMS & DB2/MQ/IIB Integration
- Ensure seamless connectivity between IMS, DB2, MQ z/OS, and IBM IIB
- Troubleshoot communication and transaction processing issues between IMS and other components
- Work closely with DB2 and MQ administrators to optimize resource sharing and data flow
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
- Utilize MainView (BMC AMI Ops) for IMS, DB2, and MQ to track system health, detect anomalies, and improve performance
- Leverage MainView historical data for IMS performance analysis and root cause investigation
- Automate alerts and performance reports using MainView scripting and automation
- Use IMS Performance Analyzer for deep-dive analysis on system inefficiencies and optimizations
- Identify and resolve system bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and failures proactively
Developer & Application Support
- Provide technical guidance to developers on IMS databases, transaction management, and application optimization
- Assist in debugging IMS-related application performance issues
- Support application deployment and integration in IMS environments
Security & Compliance
- Ensure IMS system security policies align with organizational and industry compliance standards
- Manage IMS user access controls and authentication mechanisms using RACF
- Support audits and security reviews for IMS-related processes
Benefits for you
Kyndryl Poland is proud to be certified last year by "Mamo Pracuj" foundation as Parents Friendly Employer.
In joining Kyndryl Poland you will work for a diverse company that invests in your future and join a team culture that amplifies learning, and development agility.
Kyndryl has a flexible working policy. Depending on the position there are a number of options including some home working opportunities. These ensure a better balance and improved flexibility both inside and outside of work for you.
Plus, we offer many other cultural and environmental benefits to our employees. From an agile office space with games room, to team dinners and seasonal gifts. As well as Charity, ESG initiatives and focus groups, where our employees co-create our new company culture strongly based on their personal feedback and sentiments.
Our employees enjoy varying other options too: utilizing our BeWell Program (with online consultants in law, tax, life events, psychology, coaching); opting in for the Retirement pension plan and we have a Cafeteria platform, with Kyndryl benefits points.
Of course, you can also take advantage of other great offerings:
- 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
These are just a part of the initiatives and opportunities available to you, as we continuously develop as an Employer of Choice.
We are looking forward to seeing you join us!
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Who You Are
You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Skills and Experience
Technical Skills:
- IMS System Administration - strong expertise in IMS DB and IMS TM on z/OS
- SMP/E - experience with installing and maintaining IMS software, PTFs, and RSUs
- IMS Performance Analyzer - proficiency in analyzing and optimizing IMS performance
- MainView (BMC AMI Ops) for IMS, DB2, and MQ - experience in real-time and historical monitoring, automation, and reporting
- DB2 Connectivity - experience in setting up IMS-DB2 connections, ODBA, and DBCTL
- MQ z/OS Integration - knowledge of IMS-MQ interactions and troubleshooting message queue issues
- IBM IIB (Integration Bus) - Understanding of message flow integration between IMS and IIB
- JCL, REXX, and CLIST - Ability to write, modify, and optimize JCL jobs and automation scripts
- RACF Security - Basic knowledge of user authentication and IMS security mechanisms
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in Mainframe environments
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to support developers and infrastructure teams
- Ability to work independently and drive IMS upgrades and system improvements
- Strong documentation skills for technical procedures and change management
- Experience in a high-availability, mission-critical IMS environment
- Fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of IMS system programming experience in a z/OS environment.
- Hands-on experience with IMS product upgrades and migrations.
- Experience with disaster recovery (DR) planning and execution for IMS.
- IBM or equivalent certifications in IMS, z/OS system administration, or MainView (BMC AMI Ops) (preferred but not required).
Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
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