Mainframe Engineer - Contract - London

6 months, market rate, inside IR35

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales, technical pre-sales, consulting, and technical support teams on all aspects of SLC software for the z/OS Mainframe platform.

• Provide expert advice to prospective customers on migrating SAS language applications to SLC software.

• Support customers in installing and configuring our software, tools, and utilities to analyse their SAS language environments.

• Analyse and profile SAS language usage within prospective customers' z/OS environments using proprietary and standard Mainframe tools.

• Develop and maintain data analytics to generate reports for customer environments and support migration planning .

• Define and implement new IT architectures and solutions required for customers migrating to SLC software.

• Engage in cross-platform interactions between Mainframe and distributed systems when required.

• Deliver training, demonstrations, and technical support for customers on SLC software installation and configuration.

• Drive SLC implementation and migration projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales and budgets.

• Optimize application performance to ensure efficient execution of SAS-based applications with SLC software.

• Prepare and present technical project plans and architecture designs to customers and internal teams.

• Participate in ongoing knowledge-sharing initiatives to expand Mainframe and SAS language expertise within the organization.

• Provide feedback to the product development team to improve and enhance SLC software.

• Develop additional tools and utilities to support sales and implementation processes.

Skills & Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in z/OS Mainframe environments and possess a strong background in system programming.

Essential Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of IBM Mainframe software products and utilities.

• Expertise in z/OS systems administration and operation, including:

  • TSO/ISPF, JCL, JES2, USS, SDSF, SMF, RMF

  • DB2, SQL, REXX, z/OS Assembler

  • HOSTSORT (DFSORT/SYNCSORT/CASORT)

• Proven experience in SAS system administration and SAS-based business application development on mainframes.

• Experience with MICS, SAS/ITRM, and MXG.

• Knowledge of z/Linux and zCX Containers is highly desirable.

Additional Key Skills:

• Customer-facing experience, including running workshops, technical demonstrations, and status calls.

• Ability to define and execute project plans, ensuring visibility and accountability.

• Strong knowledge of computer networking and system administration across mainframes and distributed platforms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Experience using the SAS language on distributed platforms (Windows, Linux).

• Strong ability to work independently while also thriving in a team-oriented environment.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills