IMS Mainframe Systems Programmer
Barclays Bank PLC
Knutsford, United Kingdom
7 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 61KJob location
Knutsford, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Job Control Language (JCL)
IBM Information Management System
Mainframes
System Software
Z/OS
Requirements
- Ample knowledge of IMS DB/DC, z/OS, JCL, system utilities, and mainframe infrastructure.
- Ability to diagnose multi-faceted production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and restore service quickly in a high-availability environment.
- Experience implementing changes safely, maintaining system stability, and ensuring performance, recovery, and operational resilience.
Some other highly valued skills may include:
- Knowledge of Assembler with experience of supporting user exits would be advantageous but not necessary.
- Ability to improve efficiency through scripting, job automation, monitoring, and process optimisation.
- Understanding of the IMS Catalog and IMS Managed ACB concepts.
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.