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Join Barclays as a Mainframe Software Engineer, where you’ll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining DB2 mainframe applications, encompassing a range of program complexities for both batch and online environments. You will utilize your expertise in IBM mainframe development to deliver robust software solutions while working with advanced tools and techniques to meet business needs.

To be successful as a Mainframe Software Engineer, you should have:

Extensive proven experience in the design and build of DB2 mainframe applications, including the development of both amended and new programs.

Proficiency in IT software development, with a strong background in:

Experience with COBOL, DB2, IMS DB/DC

Stored Procedures

Experience with : Expeditor and File-Aid ,Abend-Aid/Dump Solving, IBM z/OS Connect

A deep understanding of mainframe technologies and development methodologies.

A proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize mainframe applications.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

A BSc degree in a relevant software engineering discipline, equivalent to UK 2nd class honours.

Experience in the financial services industry.

Familiarity with z/OS Connect.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based in Knutsford.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. 

Accountabilities

Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.

Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.

Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.

Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.

Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.

Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

Analyst Expectations

To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.

Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise

Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise

They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.

If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.

OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.

Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.

Partner with other functions and business areas.

Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.

Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.

Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.

Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.

Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.

Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.

Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.

Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.

Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.

Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.

Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave