Custom Software Engineer - IBM z/OS Systems Administration
Summary
Technical lead/SME role designing and enhancing custom software that integrates with IBM z/OS mainframe environments, while leading an agile engineering team. Covers mainframe administration, performance tuning, security compliance, mentoring, and risk mitigation using scripting/automation and Agile/Scrum.
Salary: ₱100,000 – ₱150,000 per month
We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Custom Software Engineer to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Technical Lead specializing in IBM z/OS Systems Administration. In this role, you will design, code, and enhance custom software components designed to integrate seamlessly across complex systems, applications, and mainframe environments.
Working within an agile framework, you will take ownership of team decisions, collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions tailored to unique business needs. Beyond hands-on engineering, you will play a key role in system performance, security compliance, mentoring team members, and mitigating project risks to ensure quality and timely milestone delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture
System Design & Integration: Architect, build, and continuously refine scalable custom software components designed for seamless integration across IBM z/OS mainframe environments and enterprise systems.
Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the SME on custom software solutions and IBM z/OS administration, providing advanced technical guidance and problem-solving strategies across multiple teams.
Agile Execution: Actively drive agile methodologies to deliver efficient, secure, and maintainable software and mainframe solutions.
Team Management & Collaboration
Decision-Making: Take ownership of key technical and operational team decisions, while contributing to cross-team strategic choices.
Team Leadership & Performance: Manage, empower, and guide the software engineering team to maintain high performance and achieve project goals.
Cross-Team Engagement: Collaborate effectively with system architects, security teams, QA, and business stakeholders to align software developments with organizational standards.
Communication & Coordination: Facilitate effective communication among team members to keep project milestones on track.
Mentorship & Risk Management
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Support professional growth through technical coaching, code reviews, and structured knowledge transfer.
Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify technical risks, system bottlenecks, or security concerns, developing mitigation strategies to uphold project quality and operational stability.
Qualifications & Skill Requirements
Required Skill
IBM z/OS Systems Administration: Expert proficiency in IBM z/OS systems administration, system setup, and mainframe operating system management.
Technical & Professional Skills
Mainframe Systems: In-depth knowledge of mainframe architecture, operating systems, and core utility tools.
Performance & Capacity Planning: Hands-on experience with system performance tuning, resource optimization, and capacity planning.
Automation & Scripting: Familiarity with scripting languages and automation tools to streamline routine system administration and deployment tasks.
System Troubleshooting: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues, implementing effective, long-term solutions.
Security & Compliance: Proficient in managing system security configurations, enforcing regulatory standards, and maintaining enterprise compliance guidelines.
Agile & Leadership: Proven experience leading technical teams, taking ownership of decisions, and working within Agile/Scrum delivery models.