Lead Platform Engineer Job in Chennai at Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

DTCC is hiring for the role of Lead Platform Engineer!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Maintain and optimize IBM z/OS mainframe environments supporting core applications. 
• Maintain and support IBM mainframe systems, including CICS, MQ, WAS, JES2, Storage devices, coupling facilities, and related subsystems. 
• Develop, test, and deploy JCL scripts, REXX programs, and OTS ISV products. 
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot hardware/software issues. 
• Provide immediate support for production issues related to areas of expertise.
• Collaborate with application developers, DBAs, and Engineering Teams and Operations teams to ensure seamless implementation and a great client experience. 
• Perform system upgrades, patching, and performance monitoring. 
• Author system documentation and supporting documents to ensure transparency of design to minimize future maintenance costs.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, governance and audit requirements established by DTCC. 
• Automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency using tools like REXX, Ansible, or other scripting languages. 
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing. 
• On-call rotation for critical system support. 
• Align risk and control processes into day to day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalate appropriately.

Requirements:

• Experience in mainframe systems engineering, system programming, or operations
• Proficiency in z/OS and BCP components 
• Knowledge of JCL, RACF, MQ, DB2, CICS, IODF panels, mainframe networking, HMC panels
• Knowledge in mainframe performance monitoring 
• Experience with mainframe monitoring tools (e.g., MainView or equivalent)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Bachelor's degree  or equivalent experience