Mainframe Developer

The successful candidate should ideally be able to demonstrate:

Proven working knowledge of Mainframe technologies.

Extensive experience in a Mainframe & application support environment.

Experience of system migration and decommission activities.

An attention to detail and to work to a high level of accuracy.

A logical approach to problem solving skills with the ability to look beyond the obvious

Experience of working to tight deadlines

The ability to work both individually and as part of a team

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

A pro-active, analytical, and enquiring nature and the ability to show initiative.

Proven Mainframe support and development skills in some of the following technologies, tools and languages is essential:

Technologies: z/OS, TSO/ISPF, DB2, CICS, IMS, MQ

Languages: JCL, PL/1, Cobol, EasyTrieve

Tools: DfSort, OMC-Flash, CA-JobTrac, CA-1

Experience in a financial service, insurance, investments and/or pensions environment is desirable.

An Information Technology related degree, or equivalent industry experience.

ITIL Foundation is desirable

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and are one of only 39 companies across the globe, and the only organisation with headquarters in the UK, to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2022 award. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021 and the Glassdoor Best 50 Workplaces List 2023. We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.