Mainframe Systems Technical Lead – IBM Infrastructure Expertise

Our client is a key player supporting IBM infrastructure operations for Germany, focusing on mainframe systems and enterprise resilience across European markets.

• 5+ years of experience in mainframe or similar enterprise environments
• Strong expertise with IBM Mainframe systems and z/OS infrastructure
• Proficiency in JCL (Job Control Language)
• Experience with IBM z/OS-IWS (IBM Workload Scheduler)
• Proven team management and leadership skills
• Hands-on experience with batch scheduling tools and processes
• Fluent English for interviews and daily communication
• Availability to start by 8 AM, ideally covering early shift schedules

Nice to have:

• Certification in mainframe or IBM infrastructure technologies
• Experience working in a multi-national or cross-border team environment

• Lead and manage a team of mainframe professionals to deliver high-quality infrastructure support
• Oversee IBM Mainframe systems operations and maintenance activities
• Manage batch scheduling processes using IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS)
• Develop and troubleshoot JCL (Job Control Language) scripts for job execution
• Support IBM z/OS environments serving major European companies in Germany
• Coordinate between Poland and Germany teams (total of 12 colleagues: 7 in Poland, 5 in Germany)
• Work flexible shifts starting between 6 AM-8 AM, with coverage for additional shifts if needed
• Participate in the on-call rotation following the training period (approximately one period every 5-6 weeks)

Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.