PL/1 Mainframe Technical Lead

Dublin  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Job Introduction

At TORI Global, we are championing a different kind of consultancy, where high level, industry experience is the currency that delivers success.

TORI Global are working with a leading Financial Services firm based in Dublin and supporting The Core Banking IT area which requires a Technical Analyst to assist in the execution of the Core Banking strategy to shape and modernize the technology platform along with mobilization and delivery of a variety of change projects across a diverse banking portfolio.

The role of the Core Banking Technical Analyst will involve working with business stakeholders, IT colleagues and strategic IT partners to create the appropriate solution design and realisation of business requirements. The role involves working on phases of the software development life cycle including requirement analysing and solution design using Mainframe and other technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers in the business in conjunction with the Business Analysts to refine the requirements
  • Lead the design of the technical solution components as an input for development, testing and maintenance of the applications and IT services.
  • Provide oversight and assurance on solutions delivered from the strategic partner(s) and validate technical specifications of these solutions.
  • Provide guidance and assistance to colleagues, customers and the strategic partner(s) to analyse and/or resolve complex problems and questions in relation to the proposed approach
  • Manage the delivery with the strategic partner(s), validating the intermediate deliverables, checking pseudo-code or spot checking code to assure quality
  • Ensure alignment with strategy and architecture
  • The Ideal Candidate

  • Be an expert in Mainframe and other technologies to include, but not limited to:
    • PL/1, IMS, DB2, MQ, databases
  • 4+ years enterprise technology experience, with a proven track record in the delivery of IT enabled change. Experience in a Financial Services industry is a must
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues and strategy to both technical and non-technical audiences at senior levels within the bank; backed-up with strong interpersonal skills - collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation skills
  • Strategic IT design experience and a broad understanding of Application, Information and Infrastructure technologies and of best-practices in software development and service management
  • Experienced in vendor-management, work-load prioritisation and expectation-management in a demanding change and operational environment
  • About the Company

    It takes courage to embrace change and transform your business. We know. We've been there. That's why we set up TORI Global. To be a credible alternative to the big four' within Financial Services - by putting real industry experience at the heart of consultancy. So our clients get the best independent advice and specialist expertise for the success they deserve.
    We are truly global. Headquartered in London, with offices in New York and Dubai and recent expansions into Bangalore and Singapore, there is a TORI network across the globe with aggressive growth plans.

    Why our clients work with us
    We're experienced. The TORI team have held C-level and senior roles in global organisations. We understand their business needs and the challenging sectors they work in.
    We're outcome based. We complete every project with speed, agility and a clear return on investment. We don't just deliver value, we prove it.
    We're agile. Our extensive network of Associates and partners means we can scale up and down quickly. We can put the right people on the job to deliver the best solutions.
    We're flexible. Our flexible pricing model allows us to tailor projects to our clients' specific needs. We will always find the right balance between quality, cost and risk.
    We have no external investors. We believe this brings greater integrity and personal commitment to our client engagements.
    We have a strong track record. Our long-standing client relationships are testament to our collaborative approach. We have achieved success together time and time again.
    We have a no-nonsense attitude. Shying away from hard truths is not our style. Bringing a candid pragmatism to any problem is. Sometimes we may have to tell our clients what's needed, not what they want to hear. We believe they'll thank us in the end.

    Our Values

    At TORI Global we believe that delivering success for customers relies on successful partnerships, and that successful partnerships are founded on the values of Trust, Openness, Respect and Integrity. This is what TORI stands for - not just in words, but in every aspect of our business.

    Our solutions for change are split across 5 key Practices, covering the full range of transformation needs.
    Strategy & Transformation
    Technology Infrastructure
    Risk & Control
    Managed Services
    Digital Innovation

    Start date
    ASAP
    Duration
    6 months
    From
    T.C.M
    Published at
    27.06.2017
    Project ID:
    1367951
    Contract type
    Freelance
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