z/OS BackEnd Developer

Introduction
As an IBM Information Management System Software Engineer you will use the latest tools and technologies available to deliver state-of-the-art software solutions for the Information Management Systems product. You will be responsible for ensuring that software components are expertly designed tested debugged verified and ready for integration into IBM’s world class hierarchical database solutions helping organizations improve their business outcomes in the global marketplace.

This role executes the tasks required to develop or test the Information Management Systems product to ensure it functions according to specifications and client requirements and meets the business needs. Development and testing activities cover all aspects of the product/system including function/component system performance and regression.

Successful candidates will have a strong desire to work as software engineers through all phases of the software development lifecycle. A foundational understanding of software development principles and testing methodologies such as the Agile Software Development Lifecycle with a high degree of adaptability drive and willingness to accept new challenges is a must.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As an IBM Information Management System team member you will use the latest tools and technologies available to deliver state-of-the-art software solutions for the Information Management Systems product. You will be responsible for ensuring that software components are expertly designed tested debugged verified and ready for integration into IBM’s world class hierarchical database solutions helping organizations improve their business outcomes in the global marketplace.
This role executes the tasks required to develop or test the Information Management Systems product to ensure it functions according to specifications and client requirements and meets the business needs. Development and testing activities cover all aspects of the product/system including function/component system performance and regression.
Successful candidates will have a strong desire to work through all phases of the software development lifecycle. A foundational understanding of software development principles and testing methodologies such as the Agile Software Development Lifecycle with a high degree of adaptability drive and willingness to accept new challenges is a must.
Unique selling point :
Join a team at the forefront of mainframe innovation with an enterprise based solution. Utilize your proficiency in hierarchical databases within the context of IMS and contribute to projects that demands deep understanding of data organization for enhanced efficiency and scalability.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 7 – 12 Years of experience in software development or software testing in a high level language using z/OS assembler or PL/X or C or C++
• Solid understanding of Object oriented programming principal preferably development and testing on z/OS environment.
• Knowledge of Databases – Proficient in database concepts preferably Hierarchical Database RDBMS(Db2 Oracle) knowledge is also acceptable.
• Knowledge of App Dev on z/OS is a significant advantage
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills
• Familiarity with Assembler JCL REXX IMS DB IMS TM DB2 on z/OS is a significant plus.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Mainframe computing in areas such as: zSeries/Operating System (z/OS) system-level programming technology
• Software design and development techniques assembler (PL/X)
• Job Control Language (JCL) 4GL programming languages such as C++ Java/J2EE Programming Javascript Ansible Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) Eclipse Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Client/Server computing database concepts development and automation frameworks.