z/OS Infrastructure Engineer/System Programmer - Remote from Sweden or Nordics - 6 months+
Posted 5 days 5 hours ago by Octopus Computer Associates
z/OS Infrastructure Engineer/System Programmer - Remote from Sweden or Nordics - 6 months+
One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a z/OS Infrastructure Engineer/System Programmer.
For this role you can work remotely from Sweden or any Nordics country.
Please find some details below:
We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer/System Programmer (SysProg) to join our Mainframe team and help operate and modernise our z/OS platform in a highly secure, business-critical environment.
About the role
You will be part of a skilled Mainframe team responsible for the stability, availability, and evolution of our z/OS environment. The role combines deep technical system programming with operational responsibility and close collaboration across IT and the business.
What you will do
- System programming and maintenance of z/OS and related subsystems
- Work closely with domain owners for MQ on z/OS, IMS and/or DB2 (depending on your profile)
- Software installation, upgrades, and maintenance using SMP/E
- Incident investigation, problem management, and operational support
- Manage certificates, encryption, and security-related configurations
- Participate in on-call duty and planned infrastructure activities, such as datacentre swaps and major changes
- Contribute to modernisation, automation, and continuous improvements
We are looking for someone who
- Has solid experience working with IBM z/OS in a system programming or senior infrastructure role
- Strong knowledge of software maintenance and installation using SMP/E
- Solid understanding of Mainframe security, including certificates, PKI, encryption, and key management
- Is comfortable working in 24/7, high-availability environments
- Is structured, proactive, and enjoys taking ownership
- Enjoys working both independently and as part of a small expert team
- Curious and motivated to continuously develop your skills
- Calm and methodical under pressure in incident situations
Nice to have
- Cross-platform integration (z/OS - distributed systems)
- Experience from financial or other regulated environments
- Automation, monitoring, and alerting on the Mainframe
- Knowledge of additional z/OS subsystems or Middleware products
What we offer
- A key role in Sweden's financial market infrastructure
- A collaborative, highly skilled technical environment
- Competitive benefits and flexible working conditions
Sweden based is the first preference else other Nordic countries
Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.