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.