Mainframe Systems programmer

Mainframe Systems Programmer          

The role involves upgrading and supporting the z/OS operating system and ISV products, mainly from IBM and Computer Associates (CA)

• The successful candidate will ideally have more than ten years of z/OS systems programming experience
• Should have very strong Parallel Sysplex skills
• Extensive experience of installing many (not just a few) IBM and CA products
• Should have ideally worked in a Bank or organisations with large installations
• Should be confident, able to work independently and start contributing from day one
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills and be a true team player
• Will need provide off hours support for the implementation of software changes, when required
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences

Required Skills

• z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, JCL, RACF
• Parallel Sysplex
• Installation of several different IBM and CA products

Nice to Have Skills (not mandatory)

• ACF2 Security tool
• GDPS
• RACF
• Assembler
• Rexx
• Omegamon
• RMF
• SMF
• SAS