Mainframe Developer
Posted 1 day ago by Experis UK
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Mainframe Developer role focuses on utilizing IBM z-series mainframe technologies, including PL1 and DB2, for a duration of 6 months. The position requires working on data mapping and codebase development to support large-scale migration projects, with a flexible working arrangement of one day a week or once every two weeks. Candidates with prior experience in Life/Protection roles will be preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize IBM z-series mainframe technologies including PL1, SYNCSORT, DB2, IMS DB, MVS JCL, TSO, JobTrac, ENDEVOR, and File Manager.
- Support data mapping by interrogating mainframe applications built in the specified technologies.
- Develop codebase to undertake data extracts from agreed specifications.
- Participate in large-scale migration programmes.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience with IBM z-series mainframe technologies (PL1, DB2, etc.).
- Experience in data mapping and codebase development.
- Prior involvement in large-scale migration programmes.
- Experience in Life/Protection roles is advantageous.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Lytham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Mainframe Developer (PL1/DB2) 6 months Lytham - x1 day a week or x1 every 2 weeks Outside IR35
Role Requirements
- Knowledge / demonstrable proven recent experience using the following technologies - IBM z-series mainframe - PL1, SYNCSORT, DB2, IMS DB, MVS JCL, TSO, JobTrac, ENDEVOR, File Manager
- Prior experience in projects / programmes demonstrating experience in interrogating mainframe applications built in the above technologies to support data mapping (e.g. Source to Target data fields)
- Prior experience of development of codebase in the above technologies in order to undertake data extracts working from agreed specifications
- Prior experience in large scale migration programmes advantageous
- Prior experience in a Life / Protection role advantageous
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!