The Mainframe Team within the Environment Management Service department is responsible for the maintenance and operation of mainframe environments and configuration across the Bank non-production mainframe estate. The team works closely with colleagues supporting strategic web and mobile applications, application development teams across the Bank, and with external partners in mainframe platform support.
The Mainframe Environment Engineer will have a range of responsibilities including but not limited to:
Building new IMS/DB2 test environmentsEndevor AdministrationMiddleware exposure to: MQ, CDC, Informatica is an advantageMasking IMS/DB2/VSAM files using InformaticaResponding to support requests received from EMS Customers diligently and effectivelyUsing and extending existing tools for automation and service improvementKey Skillsets: IMS/DB2 database managementEndevor administrationCOBOL/REXX/ISPF/JCL/OPC skillsDevelopment backgroundExposure to UNIX/Windows systems an advantageThe successful applicant will:
be passionate about service improvement through the development of automation and scripts;possess good written and verbal communication and comprehension skills and excellent technical troubleshooting & problem-solving skills;be able to work independently with minimal supervision;evidence 5+ years' experience in a similar role;Strong Hands-on Experience in Engineering change in some/all of: CICS, Cobol, JCL, DB2, IMS;Familiarity/background in mainframe storage management e.g. volume/tape management, flashcopy etc.Understanding of DB2/IMS Database manipulation e.g. Image copying, data restoration, data masking etc. and file management and manipulationExperience in both Batch and Online application development;Familiar with the following tools: Endevor Administration, Fileaid, TSO, Xpeditor;Desirable knowledge REXX/ISPF, MQ, OPC / IBM Infosphere Data Capture;Be comfortable planning and documenting their work in Jira and Confluence.
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