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This role blends deep technical system programming with hands-on operational responsibility and close collaboration across IT and business stakeholders.What you’ll be doing:Perform system programming, maintenance, and optimisation of z/OS and related subsystemsCollaborate with domain owners across MQ on z/OS, IMS, and DB2 (depending on your expertise)Manage software lifecycle activities, including installation, upgrades, and maintenance using SMP/EInvestigate incidents, perform problem management, and provide operational supportManage certificates, encryption, and security configurationsParticipate in on-call rotation and major infrastructure activities (e.g., datacentre transitions)Drive modernisation, automation, and continuous improvement initiativesWho you are:Experienced in IBM z/OS system programming or a senior infrastructure roleStrong expertise in software maintenance and installation (SMP/E)Solid understanding of mainframe security (PKI, certificates, encryption, key management)Comfortable in 24/7 high-availability environmentsStructured, proactive, and take ownership of your workThrive both independently and in a collaborative team settingCurious, continuously learning, and eager to develop your technical skillsCalm, analytical, and methodical in high-pressure incident situationsNice to have:Experience with cross-platform integration (z/OS with distributed systems)Background in financial services or other regulated industriesKnowledge of automation, monitoring, and alerting on mainframe platformsFamiliarity with additional z/OS subsystems or middlewareWhat we offer:A key role in Sweden’s financial market infrastructureA collaborative environment with highly skilled technical expertsCompetitive benefits and flexible working conditionsOpportunities to shape and modernise critical systemsThis is an interim assignment with a start date as soon as possible and until the end of 2026.As part of the recruitment process, the client will conduct background checks on candidates who progress to later stages.If this consultancy opportunity aligns with your experience, please click ‘apply now’ and submit your updated CV, clearly highlighting your expertise in the must-have competencies required for the role. 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