Mainframe Developer

Company: HCL Software
Location: Cary
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Required skills:* 10+ years development experience on IBM zOS mainframes* one or more of the following: CICS, IMS ,DB2, MQ or RACF (or equivalent) * at least one mainframe programming language such as COBOL or PLI* ISPF user interface* Batch processing with JCL, CLISTS, REXX , ISPF dialog services * Reading and analyzing dumps, either raw or formatted using tools like Fault Analyzer or IPCS* Thoroughly familiar with test strategies/automation and their implementation on mainframe platform.* You are prepared to adjust your working day to overlap (2-3 hours daily) with Perth, Australia* You are prepared to give a demonstration of your skills at an interactive technical interview.Advantageous skills:-- Experience with File Manager or a similar product-- Systems programming experience-- Rational Function Tester-- HLASM or PL/X programming-- Unix, Windows, Java and Eclipse - but not the primary skills!-- SCLM source code management-- Jira and GithubThis job role is a senior position in the IBM File Manager for z/OS product development team.This is a highly technical, mainframe product test and automation role. As part of the File Manger engineering team, you will have your own test team and be responsible for the development of new test cases, maintenance of existing ones, organizing them into test suites, developing automations as well as the daily execution of test suites and reporting on test progress.You will be expected to work with other developers/specialists across the organization which is mostly based in Perth, Western Australia.The successful candidate will be expected to provide technical leadership to the current test team and work closely with developers to develop innovative test solutions.You will need to come into the role with previous hands-on experience working on the IBM mainframe platform in testing, development, systems programming, product administration or software support. Knowledge of File Manager is not essential as initial product training will be provided, but the candidate will be expected to develop deeper product expertise by doing the job.Knowledge of related mainframe subsystems such as databases and transaction control systems would be an advantage, but the candidate will also be expected to develop a range of these skills on the job, through a mix of training opportunities and self-learning. The candidate must have the aptitude and the willingness to embrace unfamiliar technology and learn new skills.The candidate must have strong analytical skills and be able to demonstrate their ability to collect and analyze information on the mainframe, problem-solve and make decisions. The candidate should be comfortable working under pressure caused by external factors like time, customer satisfaction, management escalations and sales opportunities.

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