Mainframe Programmer (4 Roles)
Posted 4 days ago by iXceed Solutions
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
WFH, UK
Summary: The role encompasses four distinct positions related to Mainframe programming and automation, all of which are remote opportunities based in the UK. Candidates are expected to have extensive experience in various aspects of Mainframe systems, including CICS, DB2, and performance tuning. Each position requires a strong technical skill set and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other engineers. The roles aim to enhance and optimize Mainframe solutions for a leading talent and digital recruitment firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install and customize Mainframe CICS software in large data sharing environments.
- Manage CICS systems using CICSplex and CICS Explorer.
- Perform problem determination and analysis in system and application areas.
- Work with IBM System Automation and Net-view for monitoring and policy setup.
- Customize automation solutions and define service periods, events, and triggers.
- Administer Mainframe DB2 and data replication products.
- Conduct performance tuning and capacity management for Mainframe applications.
- Analyze application code and SQL for optimization opportunities.
Key Skills:
- 10+ years of experience with Mainframe CICS software.
- 5+ years of experience with CICSplex and CICS Explorer.
- Experience with IBM System Automation and Net-view.
- Proficiency in REXX and CLIST programming.
- Strong problem determination skills.
- 7+ years of experience with Mainframe DB2.
- Experience in performance tuning and management.
- Familiarity with RMF, SMF, and WLM.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
About Us:
Founded on the grounds of innovation - iXceed Solutions, is an ISO certified, leader in Talent and Digital recruitment solutions, serving fortune 100 companies globally. We have many global accolades to our credit - UK Enterprise Awards - HR Tech Startup of the year- Europe - 2022, UK IT Awards - Leading Talent & Digital Solutions of the Year 2022, Titan Awards- Entrepreneur of the Year -2023, Asia fastest growing HR tech companies in 2023, Iconic Brand of the Year in Staffing & Recruitment 2023, Top 4 The Most prominent Talent solutions firm to work with in 2024, Hottest HR Tech Startup by Business World, The Greatest Brands & Leaders Asia & GCC -2020 -2021 by AsiaOne and many more.
1. Role: CICS System Programmer (Mainframe)
Location: Remote, UK
Required Skillset -
Have 10+ years of experience of installing and/or customizing Mainframe CICS software in Large Data sharing environments.
Have 5+ years of experience with CICSplex and CICS Explorer to manage CICS systems.
Solid understanding of
- resource definitions and its dependencies.
- CF structures and its practical use in a business environment.
Experience with Omegamon and Fault Analyzer along with basic dump analysis skills on IPCS.
Experience in cloning and sunsetting CICS regions.
Basic understanding of CICS security with RACF.
Exposure to working with SMF 110 records and its practical application in terms of problem determination.
Strong problem determination skills in both system and application areas
Proficient in working with high availability environment along with alignment to process (ITIL)
Experience working with and maintaining other vendor tools for CICS as well as exposure to common z/OS tools like SDSF RMF etc.
Experience with automating CICS events via CICSplex RTA and/or system automation tools on z/OS.
2. Role: Chief Mainframe Automation Engineer
Location: Remote, UK
Required Skillsets -
8+ years of strong experience managing IBM System Automation (IBM SA) and Net-view including monitoring, policy setup, and maintenance
6+ years of REXX coding and Net-View PIPE programming
Strong proficiency in CLIST programming
Solid understanding of IPL shutdown/startup sequencing
Strong Knowledge on enhanced Automation solution for IWS-SA integration
Good Knowledge on Integrated SMU with Omegamon and SA/Net-view SDF
Expertise with customization - Defining Service Periods, Events, Triggers and Pacing Gates
Basic knowledge of GDPS/PPRC - MTMM
Has the ability to work independently and to collaborate and communicate with other Mainframe engineers
Have a structured and organized approach and able to document decisions, solutions and procedures
Act as subject matter experts in the Mainframe automation area
A high level of personal initiative is a must to help us improve and optimize the solutions.
3. Role: Mainframe DB2 System Admin/System Programmer
Location: Remote, UK
Primary Skills:
Have 7+ years of experience of installing and/or customizing software products Mainframe DB2 and/or data replication product suite
Experience working with large systems in data sharing SysPlex environment
Has thorough knowledge of resources available and demonstrated ability to use the resources for problem determination, product enhancements and other technical issues related to the components being administered
Strong problem determination skills in both system and application areas
Able to work both as individual and as a team member with other subject matter experts and infrastructure DBAs
A high level of personal initiative is a must to help us improve and optimize the solutions
Secondary Skills:
Added Advantage:
Preferred experience with IDAA, IDAA Bulk Loader, and CDC Replication
Experience with design, configuration and support services to production and development departments running critical and 24*7 applications
Good to Have Skills:
Enthusiastic to strengthen/develop system skills
Able to challenge the status quo at every opportunity to drive superior solutions for the benefit of the Bank and its customers
4. Role: Mainframe Performance and Capacity Planner
Location: Remote, UK
Primary Skills:
7+ years of strong experience in Mainframe Applications Performance tuning and management
Analyze Mainframe Application code and SQLs for both batch and online components and recommend optimisation opportunities.
Ability to perform proactive capacity and performance management to avoid any issues related to infrastructure capacity and performance.
Strong expertise on RMF, SMF and WLM
Good working experience with performance management tools and products (like APA, SAS, MXG, Omegamon suite)
Experience with ELK Stack
Proficient with coding using any of most common programming languages ie REXX, Python, Assembler, PL/1, Cobol,Java,Powershell
Secondary Skills:
Good understanding of zOS components and interconnection, JES2, SDSF, TSO/ISPF, JCL, Parallel Sysplex, IBM system utilities
Good to Have Skills:
Have experience in reporting, presentations (Powerpoint and web), Excel and other reporting tools