z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer with DevOps

Req ID: 326191

Competitive salary | UK: Remote + client site (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 a z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer with DevOps remote + on client site (Sheffield) for our growing team in the UK.

Overview 

An exciting opportunity has been created for an experienced z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer with DevOps skills, to join an established and growing team.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Performance monitoring using Omegamon, RMF, SMF and Splunk
• Involvement in performance related task and projects - WLM, PR/SM changes
• Upgrading, maintaining and supporting the z/OS operating system
• Upgrading, maintaining and supporting ISV products particularly from the vendors; IBM and Broadcom

The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: 

• Must have extensive experience of mainframe systems programming. This is essential to the role
• Must have knowledge of iWS scheduling software
• Must have knowledge of SAS
• Desirable to have knowledge of MXG and MICS
• Must have knowledge of a combination z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, USS, SDSF, JCL, Rexx.
• Must have knowledge of IBM and Broadcom products and be able to work independently.
• Must have excellent problem determination skills and be a true team player.
• You will be required to provide off hours support for the implementation of software changes and support for other projects requiring software expertise and be part of an on-call rota
• Set and achieved challenging short, medium and long term goals which exceeded the standards in their field
• 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
• Built effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust and encouraging others to do the same 
• Have some experience of creating and deploying comprehensive business/operating plans which consistently deliver desired results
• A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own and others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes

DevOps skillset (at least a selection of the below-mentioned skillset will be needed):

• Github
• Ansible Automation Platform
• Nexus
• Hashicorp Vault
• Zowe
• z/OSMF
• Python
• APIs
• Grafana
• Splunk

In addition to the details listed above, the ideal candidate should have the following complimentary skills (although these are not essential):

• Assembler, Automation, Job Scheduling, ACF2/RACF, GDPS, SAS and MXG skills

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 at us.nttdata.com.

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