Mainframe Hardware Systems Programmer

Mainframe Hardware Systems Programmer

If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential – whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories.

We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

• Support and maintain the UK Mainframe Processor estate within a multi‑LPAR, multi‑site Sysplex environment.
• Upgrade the UK Mainframe estate to the next generation of IBM Processor.
• Upgrade the microcode levels on the Mainframe processors, coupling facilities, HMCs and TKEs.
• Build and activate IODF/IOCDS configurations in support of changes to the storage estate and other key projects.
• Update PR/SM definitions via HMC.

• Advanced experience of mainframe hardware support and configuration.
• Knowledge of the latest IBMz processor generations z14, z15, z16.
• Knowledge of z/OS, IODF, HMC, HCD, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL, CHPID Mapping tool, JES
  2.
• Ability to communicate complex information in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences.

This role is based in Sheffield/Barnsley/Birmingham/Leeds.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces – no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long‑term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.