Barclays
SeniorMainframeSoftwareDeveloper
“Senior Mainframe Software Developer at Barclays. Skills: Mainframe software development, COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, IMS DB/DC. Design, develop and improve software. Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
Industry & Context.
Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.; Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and testing mainframe applications, especially for projects of moderate to high complexity., In-depth knowledge of mainframe technologies, including COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS and IMS DB/DC., Command of debugging and performance tools is essential., Experience/willingness to adopt new technologies, automation and DevOps toolchains., Practical experience with Agile methodologies and workflows.
Nice to Have
Familiarity with ZOS Connect API development and DevOps practices is a plus., Certifications in banking or technical domains are advantageous., Effective time management and organizational abilities., interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with teams and stakeholders., Analytical thinking and sound decision-making abilities., Flexibility and resilience under pressure, with the ability to adapt to changing requirements.
What You'll Do.
develop and improve software
Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions
Ensuring that code is scalable
and optimized for performance
Define software requirements
Devise solution strategies
Ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives
Participate in code reviews
Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations
Contribute to the organization’s technology communities
Adherence to secure coding practices
Implementation of effective unit testing practices
Spearhead the evolution of our infrastructure and deployment pipelines
Driving innovation and operational excellence
Harness cutting-edge technology to build and manage robust
scalable and secure infrastructure
Ensuring seamless delivery of our digital solutions
and testing mainframe applications
Adopting new technologies
automation and DevOps toolchains
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers; Collaboration with peers; Partner with other functions and business areas; Guide and persuade team members; Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function; Building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation; Collaborating with teams and stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communicate complex / sensitive information.
Process & Methodology
Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities., Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation., Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to., Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
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