Technical Lead z/OS - Project Manager

Job description

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

·  We are looking for an energized self starter to provide z/OS technical leadership with our Financial Transaction Manager offerings. You will be working as a z/OS Technical Lead and a Project Manager within a global team, reporting to Local and International Development Management. You will be primarily responsible for z/OS Technical tasks such as Z/OS deployment of our FTM Base Offering, monitoring z/OS DB2 stats via Omegamon reports, monitoring z/OS disk and CPU utilization via RMF/WLM reports, assisting our QA/Performance teams analyze/resolve technical issues. You will also be responsible for driving the project/release management aspects of the z/OS offerings, and working closely with the other releases leads as needed to ensure successful deployments. Key Responsibilities:
·  Monitoring of z/OS DB2 databases, disks, CPUs and memory during testing phases
·  Deploying z/OS offerings in prep for dev/testing activities
·  Project Manager of z/OS deliverables, take on z/OS Scrum-Lead for dev/QA squad. Provide input into planning and manage status tracking
·  Drive QA/Performance Technical z/OS issues
What is the value proposition for this role? Why would someone want to be part of this group?
·  FTM is a mission critical application for large banking systems, including the Federal Reserve, that is responsible for literally moving billions of dollars a day via different payment scheme solutions.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Self-Starter and able to multitask
·  z/OS Deployment skills (PTFs, Offerings)
·  Understanding of DB2 and Omegamon Reports
·  Understanding of RMF/WLM Reports
·  Project Management experience
·  Experience with end to end software design, development, test experience
·  Java, J2EE development experience
·  Ability to demonstrate a systematic approach to problem solving / debugging
·  Familiar with agile development methodologies
·  Excellent oral and written communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Containerized application development/deployment - e.g. OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker.
·  IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) experience
·  IBM MQ / JMS understanding and experience desirable.
·  Familiar with Git source control system
·  Experience with Java/Eclipse development environments