Mainframe Production Support

DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICE

The Client is looking to build a Production Support team as part of the Operations department specialized on mainframe support.

MISSION

The IT Operations / Production Engineer for the Z OPS team will be using The Client's  procedures and processes defined by Paris dedicated OPS teams, so a strong relationship is also to be built between Z OPS teams and dedicated business lines teams.

Main responsibilities of the job will include:

• Execute requested actions based on defined procedures and processes:
  • Deploy components and release management
  • Update, deploy and run Batch scheduling assets
  • Control & report about global Mainframe process (including files processing)
• Coordinate above actions with other teams, especially Paris OPS & worldwide application development teams
• Contribute to the knowledge transfer with Paris OPS teams
• Contribute to the definition of procedures and processes necessary for the team
• Help build team spirit and integrate into The client's culture
• Contribute to the regular activity reporting and KPI calculation
• Contribute to continuous improvement actions

We are looking for people with focus on enhancing her/his core skills sets, develop new ones and share the knowledge with other colleagues.

To work following ITIL methodology is part of the daily basis in all the areas.

We are looking for all levels of seniority as long as you are willing to learn and develop your competences as part as a large international group.

ROLE REQUIRMENETS

• Knowledge of Mainframe Z technology
• General IT infrastructure knowledge
• Knowledge and experience with:
  • CA7/OPC
  • CICS / IMS
  • DB2
• Familiarity with Endevor / Changeman / eGen
• Familiarity with middleware such as MQseries, CFT
• Familiarity with specific languages & technologies: Rexx, ISPF Macro & Clists
• Good written and spoken English is a must; French is a plus

COMPETENCES

• General Skills we expect:
  • Eager to learn
  • Analytical mind-set
  • Be able to write a clear report of your activities
  • Understand and follow written instructions and procedures
  • Be able to provide updates to existing documentation and procedures
  • Very good communication skills and capacity to provide feedback
  • Teamwork we work together and not as individuals
  • Adherence to the team schedule
  • Capacity to maintain focus on given tasks
  • Be proactive
  • Respect the processes