Job DescriptionPerform deploy and operate work that pertains to Mainframe DB2 database administrators. The installation, maintenance and performance management of the Mainframe DB2 related vendor products. Support application teams. Support other infrastructure teams i.e. (z/OS ; Capacity Management; Storage; CICS and different application teams running on Mainframe DB2). Provide guidance as required to the architecture and design teams re: Database Design and Performance monitoring and tuning. Perform deployment work for projects on demand and in accordance with project schedules.With respect to Mainframe DB2 Applications - ? Upgrades and fixes in accordance with related deployment and release schedules.? Assisting in tool upgrades and fixes? Ensure systems perform optimally by monitoring performance and make recommendations to the various teams. Perform DR exercises as directed by the BCM regime. Resolve incidents and problems and escalate 3rd level support requirements to 3rd party support contractor(s) and coordinate support provision. Service restore shall satisfy service level agreements. Maintain run books for Mainframe DB2 operations utilising deployment- and maintenance guides directives originating from Products & Services. Interact with Applications teams/Architecture to optimise and maintain Mainframe DB2 infrastructure and operations service levels at a level that fully endorse GTI's service level agreements with its customers. Support Operational Controls processes (Audits, Risk and DR& BCM governance, business processes improvements, performance management, and finance and business management), supply requested information and implement corrective actions as applicable. Perform standby and call out duties as required.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsType of Qualification: First DegreeField of Study: Information StudiesType of Qualification: First DegreeField of Study: Information TechnologyExperience RequiredSoftware Engineering4-5 years broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions.4-5 years knowledge of DB2, and related IBM products. COBOL and Rexx would be advantageous.. The incumbent must be comfortable with the use of JCL and SQL and have mainframe insight. Additional InformationBehavioral Competencies:Adopting Practical ApproachesArticulating InformationChecking DetailsDeveloping ExpertiseDocumenting FactsTechnical Competencies:Debugging and Fixing SoftwareBM Z/OS DB2Infrastructure as Code (IaC)IT ApplicationsTesting (unit, regression, integration)Write Code Rise and grow with a career at Standard Bank GroupJoin a committed group of 50 000+ people who stand behind one common purpose: Africa is our home, we drive her growth. We firmly believe that our people are our greatest competitive advantage. It's only through our people's expertise and dedication that we are able to bring our purpose and strategy to life in service of our clients and society at large. That's why we strive to create a work environment where our people can thrive, where they are able to bring their whole selves to their work and are empowered to pursue their dreams and aspirations. Join us as we Transform our Business
