Overview
Unisys is seeking a Mainframe Application Developer & Support Engineer (COBOL) in Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom.
Responsibilities
* Identifying problems and potential resolutions to support end users
* Analysing and resolving issues relating to interfaces between various system components
* Applying ingenuity and creativity in developing enhancements and new areas of functionality
Requirements
The main technical skills required for this role include experience within Application Support with strong mainframe skills such as COBOL development and related tools. Specific technologies include:
* COBOL
* OS2200 Unisys mainframe technology
* DMS (hierarchical database) / RDMS (relational database) experience
* Understanding of Transaction Processing (TIP/HVTIP) or similar
In addition, candidates should be able to apply technical expertise within a service delivery environment and be comfortable developing technical solutions without adversely impacting the operational effectiveness of the supported systems. A good understanding of ITIL is advantageous.
You may have a good understanding of ITIL which provides you with the framework to achieving this.
Other expectations: You will be required to attend the client’s site three days per week; participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota to provide 24x7 support of the applications; strong interpersonal skills to communicate with the client; prior experience within Public Sector organisations is welcomed.
Important Information
Candidates must be eligible for, and will be required to obtain and maintain, Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) clearance for this role. Eligibility requires continuous residence in the UK for a minimum of three years. This is a mandatory requirement and cannot be waived.
Equal Opportunity
Unisys is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation, veteran status or any other category protected by law. For US job seekers needing reasonable accommodation, contact GlobalRecruiting@unisys.com or toll-free 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4).
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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