Description
We have an urgent requirement for a Mainframe Tester in IL. Please find if you are comfortable with the given job description, send me your Updated Resume along with your expected rate for this expected rate for this project ASAP..!!Performance TA- Mainframe
Years of Experience Needed: 10+
Project Duration: 1 year
Location: Bloomington, IL
Start Date: As soon as possible
"This person's primary responsibilities will focus on the IBM z/OS platform, The performance analyst provides performance related analysis design, and consulting in the creation and support of State Farm's information technology infrastructure and systems. The overall objective of a performance analyst is to ensure that the systems in use at State Farm are properly sized and tuned to provide our business customers with adequate but not excessive systems resources to meet day-to-day demands while providing an acceptable level of service.
Skills and Expertise:
- Knowledge of the vairous hardware components associated with IBM host systems. (required)
- Knowledge of IBM z/OS operating system software and sub-systems (eg DB2,CICS,IMS, MVS, USS, and Web)
- Prior experience with analysis and reporting of application resource utilization and performance. (required)
- Knowledge and working experience with the following tools: Mainview(IMS,DB2 & CICs) TDS, BMC accounting reports (similar to IBM Performance expert accounting reports), strobe and RMF. (Desired)
Primary Tasks Include:
- Apply knowledge of the various hardware components associated with IBM host systems.
- Apply knowledge of IBM z/OS operating system software and sub-systems (e.g. DB2, CICS, IMS, MVS, USS, and WebSphere.)
- Utilize the various IBM z/OS and sub-system performance tools.
- Participate in State Farm Infrastructure Impact Assessment process.
- Predict the impact of change by test-driving tuning alternatives and sizing server configurations.
- Assist with establishing performance requirements.
- Assist in development of performance test plans.
- Setup collection tools to gather performance measurements.
- Analyze systems for system level performance tuning and load balancing opportunities.
Competencies:
• Industry Knowledge – Develops knowledge base and understanding of current issues related to department, enterprise and insurance industry.
• Technical/Functional Expertise – Possesses the technical/functional knowledge required to perform the job.
• Initiative – Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it proactively.
• Critical Thinking – The ability to understand an idea, situation, or problem through an in-depth analysis.
• Teamwork – Effectively works toward common goals by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information with colleagues.
• Relationship Building – Builds and maintains relationships (internally and with key external groups) that support and improve personal/team effectiveness.
• Communication – Expresses ideas and facts effectively, contributes to open exchange of ideas, and exhibits an understanding of audience needs.
• Adaptability – Alters the approach as the situation demands. Works effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals and groups
• Decision Making and Judgment – Selects effective approaches to solving issues based on available information and business objectives, and perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
• Accountability – Can be relied upon to complete tasks and takes personal responsibility for outcomes. Monitors and evaluates progress and focuses on results.
• Customer Focus – The desire to help or serve the customer and committed to continuous improvement of services. The ability to focus effort on discovering and meeting customers' stated or unstated needs and expectations.
• Quality – Consistently takes actions to improve work processes, maintains attention to detail, and is committed to high standards of work product.
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Jenovah Prabhu
Account Manager
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