Description
Mainframe Systems Programmer required by Whitehall Resources for an initial 6 month contract.
Whilst this role will initially be a remote position, a presence may be required in South Yorkshire at a later date.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO USE AN UMBRELLA COMPANY FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONTRACT*
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:
- 10years+ z/OS systems programming experience.
- Strong Parallel Sysplex skills
- Extensive experience of installing many IBM and CA products
- Experience working in a Bank or organisations with large installations
- Confidence and the ability to work independently and start contributing from day one
- Excellent problem-solving skills and be a true team player
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences
Will need provide off hours support for the implementation of software changes, when required.
Required Technology Skills:
- z/OS
- SMP/E
- TSO/ISPF
- USS
- SDSF
- JCL
- RACF
- Parallel Sysplex
- Installation of several different IBM and CA products
Desirable Skills:
- ACF2 Security tool
- GDPS
- RACF
- Assembler
- Rexx
- Omegamon
- RMF
- SMF
- SAS
All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.