Job Title
Join Barclays as a Mainframe DB2 System Specialist, where you’ll install, configure, and maintain the IBM DB2 system to ensure strong performance and reliability. You’ll play a key role in enhancing the Mainframe Automation environment, streamlining manual processes through automation to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
Location
The successful candidate can be based in Knutsford (Radbroke Hall) or Glasgow Campus.
Purpose of the Role
To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of systems, platforms, and technology through engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response.
Responsibilities
* Install, configure, and maintain IBM DB2 systems.
* Enhance the Mainframe Automation environment.
* Streamline manual processes through automation.
* Ensure system reliability, performance, and scalability.
* Monitor, diagnose, and resolve incidents, using data to drive mean time to resolution.
* Develop and implement automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency.
* Apply secure configuration and protection measures against cyber‑attacks and vulnerabilities.
* Collaborate cross‑functionally with product managers, architects, and engineers to define and deliver infrastructure solutions.
* Stay informed of industry technology trends and contribute to technology communities.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of IBM DB2 and related tools (e.g., DB2 CA, DB2 Connect, Data Studio).
* Strong working knowledge of mainframe operating system tools, including TSO, JCL, REXX, SQL.
* Several years of hands‑on experience as a DB2 Systems Programmer.
* Solid understanding of system performance, optimisation, and monitoring techniques.
Additional Highly Valued Skills
* Experience with DevOps tooling, such as VS Code, Db2 Developer Extensions.
* Knowledge of z/OSMF.
* Familiarity with Broadcom and IBM Db2 tools.
* Understanding of Db2 internals and RACF security.
Accountabilities
* Build Engineering: Develop, deliver, and maintain high‑quality infrastructure solutions to meet business requirements.
* Incident Management: Monitor infrastructure, identify, and resolve issues.
* Automation: Implement automated tasks and processes.
* Security: Implement secure configuration and protection measures.
* Teamwork: Collaborate cross‑functionally to define requirements and ensure alignment.
Assistant Vice President Expectations
* Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development.
* Lead assignments and guide team members.
* Consult on complex issues and provide advice to People Leaders.
* Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies and procedures.
* Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls.
* Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources.
* Communicate complex information effectively.
Values
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.
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