Application Developer-zOS - 12 months Fixed Term Contract - Sydney

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Application Developer-zOS - 12 months Fixed Term Contract – Sydney

IBM is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, serving clients in 170 countries. In this new era of Cognitive Business, IBM is helping to reshape industries by bringing together our expertise in Cloud, Analytics, Security, Mobile, and the Internet of Things. We are changing how we create. How we collaborate. How we analyse. How we engage. IBM is a leader in this global transformation so there is no better place to launch your career.

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants enabling enterprises to make smarter decisions and providing unparalleled client and consumer experiences in cognitive, data analytics, cloud technology and mobile app development. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM GBS empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge. We outthink ordinary. Discover what you can do at IBM. We are hiring.

We are currently recruiting Mainframe Application Developer – zOS experienced in handling Point Of sale (POS), Payment processing Services (PPS) and Automatic Teller machine (ATM) host Applications for a 12 month fixed term contract, based in Sydney . The role is required to meet the agreed Change Team and support team deliverables for the Group – Channel &Payments Systems – Host.

Role and responsibility -

Channel&Payments Systems – Host Team is responsible for supporting POS/ATM and PPS Applications.

As a Technical Team Lead your responsibilities include –

·  Provide production support services - Batch Monitoring, ABEND resolution and Technical Support. Should play a role of an Incident coordinator.
·  Should Have Experience in Financial Sector (FSS) and should have expertized knowledge handling all transactions/operations happening on POS, ATM etc from BASE24 Systems.
·  Handle PS Sev tickets making sure the process is followed and SLA's are met. Does RCA and responsible for providing permanent fixes for the recurring issues/Incidents.
·  Takes Accountability for successful production batch cycle executions. POC for any batch or Online abends/issues, Lead on-call support team.
·  Takes care of the offshore and onsite co-ordination. Involves and Schedules status/support and walkthrough calls.
·  Participates in the requirements gather meetings with various business partners/Owners.
·  Involves in Impact Analysis on a given change request and supports the dev team in handling them and also the TEMS team during the Testing in different regions.
·  Takes responsibility in doing perfect code reviews and providing respective sign off‘s for TSD/UTR's. Involves in creating implementation plans.
·  Helps the team defining their career paths. Motivate and help them making themselves capable to take their next levels
·  Work effectively, individually and with team members toward customer satisfaction and success
·  Assist in creating solutions for client and/or internal review
·  Participate in client meetings to communicate status or give demos
·  Be keenly aware of timelines and budgeting to deliver in a timely manner
·  Abide by team coding standards, development processes and best practices
To ensure success in the role you will possess the following skills –

·  Strong Techno-Functional experience in Banking Domain and applications - POS /ATM/PPS.
·  Strong hands on experience in PL/1, COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM, IMS-DB/DC, EZTRIEVE, MQ Series and Python.
·  Good Experience in using the tools – SPUFI, QMF, ENDEVOR, CHANGEMAN, ABEND AID, PANVALET, FILEMANAGER, OPC Scheduler, XPEDITOR, IBM DEBUG Manager, SYNCSORT, FILEAID/DB2, TWS, REMEDY etc.
·  Strong Hands on Experience on UNIX Platform
·  Understanding of design patterns and complex architectures.
·  Experience with relational / hierarchical databases
·  Strong written and verbal communications
·  Nice to have exposure on Dev Ops /AWS etc.
·  Flexible to support any time and ability to learn quickly with eagerness to share knowledge.
Compensation package from $74 970 (full-time equivalent inclusive of superannuation) and will be determined based on successful candidates relevant skills and experience.

If you tick these boxes, and are ready to start your next challenge with a career at IBM – click “Apply” today. To find out more, head to www.ibm.com.au/careers

Auto req ID

204554BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Application Developer
State / Province

NEW SOUTH WALES
Primary job category

Technical Specialist
Company

(0008) IBM Australia Limited
Contract type

Fixed Term - Short Term
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

SYDNEY
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

As Above
Country/Region

Australia
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

As Above
Secondary Job Category

Services Specialist
Eligibility Requirements

As Above
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire