z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer

NTT DATA Services
London
4 months ago
Applications closed

Req ID: 309880

 

Competitive salary | UK: Remote - occasionally Sheffield

 

At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company’s growth, market presence and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.

 

NTT DATA is currently looking for az/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer remote for our growing team in the UK.

Overview

NTT DATA are seeking an experienced z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer to work on major projects. The role involves upgrading and supporting the z/OS operating system and ISV products, mainly from IBM and Computer Associates (CA).

 

Key responsibilities

  • Upgrading, maintaining and supporting the z/OS operating system

  • Upgrading, maintaining and supporting ISV products particularly from the vendors; IBM and Computer Associates (CA)

  • Working closely with the other Engineering teams, to ensure that the systems are built to be stable, available, up to date and running as effectively and efficiently as possible

Technical Requirements

  • z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, JCL, RACF

  • Parallel Sysplex

  • Installation of several different IBM and CA products

Key Skills

  • The successful candidate will ideally have more than ten years of z/OS systems programming experience

  • Should have very strong Parallel Sysplex skills

  • Extensive experience of installing many (not just a few) IBM and CA products

  • Should have ideally worked in a Bank or organisations with large installations

  • Should be confident, able to work independently and start contributing from day one

  • Must have excellent problem-solving skills and be a true team player

  • Will need provide off hours support for the implementation of software changes, when required

  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences

 

Desirable skills

  • Any additional knowledge of the following tools would be advantageous: ACF2 Security tool /GDPS/ RACF/ Assembler/ Rexx/ /RMF/SMF/SAS

 

Benefits

Our people are the most critical component of our long-term success and their health and wellbeing are our priority. You will enjoy a comprehensive, locally competitive benefits package.

 

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. Visit us atus.nttdata.com.

 

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