Backend Developer – CICS

Job description

Who We Are

CICS runs mission-critical applications for some of the biggest and most demanding enterprise businesses in the world today (68% of enterprise production workloads, 80% of structured enterprise data, and 55% of all enterprise transactions, including more than 50% of the back-end transactions generated from mobile enterprise applications). CICS is constantly keeping up to date with the latest technology trends, for example, adding functionality for Node.js applications and making the mainframe (IBM Z platform) a first-class player in the API economy.

CICS is a great product to work on. The CICS team is a leader on the IBM Z platform for design-driven development, continuous integration, and DevOps using a Jenkins-based automated delivery pipeline for code development, testing, and service.

The Position

The CICS team is aggressively looking for software engineer to specialise in the development of new capability in the CICS Transaction Server for z/OS product and to ensure that all updates that are released to our customers are of the highest quality. The successful candidate will join an agile development team that works closely with CICS clients to plan and implement new function in CICS

Can you

·  Apply analytical ability, creativity and judgement in analysing, developing and implementing software solutions to complex requirements?

·  Define, recommend, and implement solutions and alternatives to drive a high level of efficiency and customer satisfaction?

·  Understand and effectively execute existing software development processes and procedures and develops new approaches as appropriate?

·  Ensure accurate and thorough documentation is maintained for the project?

·  Assume additional responsibilities as required by the project?

·  Work as part of a lively, innovative and enthusiastic team? If you answered yes to these questions, this is the job for you!

Required Expertise

·  Good communication skills, both verbally and digitally
·  Software problem solving and diagnostic skills
·  Assembler, Java programming
·  Experience of programming on the z/OS platform
·  An eagerness to learn and exploit new technologies and share knowledge
·  An interest in new and developing languages
·  Awareness of open source Preferred Expertise

·  Rational Team Concert as used in day to day operations
·  CICS TS for z/OS
·  CICS/Plex SM knowledge
·  C programming
Auto req ID

186528BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Software Developer
State / Province

BEIJING
Primary job category

Software Development & Support
Company

(0030) IBM (China) Investment Company Limited
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

Systems
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

BEIJING
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

·  Good communication skills, both verbally and digitally
·  Software problem solving and diagnostic skills
·  Assembler, Java programming
·  Experience of programming on the z/OS platform
·  An eagerness to learn and exploit new technologies and share knowledge
·  An interest in new and developing languages
·  Awareness of open source
Country/Region

China
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Rational Team Concert as used in day to day operations
·  CICS TS for z/OS
·  CICS/Plex SM knowledge
·  C programming
Secondary Job Category

Other Software Development & Support
Eligibility Requirements

n/a

Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire