Mainframe DB2/MQ Engineer

Job title:

Mainframe DB2/MQ Engineer

Company:

Euroclear

Job description

Job Description:Division: Group Technology Services (GTS)Within GTS, the Mainframe Engineering team provides comprehensive support for Euroclear’s computational powerhouse: the mainframe machines. Our services include system administration, database administration, middleware support, and ensuring mainframe security.Role and Responsibilities:As a Mainframe DB2 and Middleware Engineer, you will ensure that the middleware layer of the mainframe platform integrates seamlessly with the Euroclear environment. Your tasks will include:

• Delivering and evolving the infrastructure to meet business and client requirements for stability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Proposing technical evolutions and long-term strategies.
• Providing support to stakeholders (production, developers, testers, end-users, etc.).
• Evaluating and configuring new versions/products.
• Preparing and managing procedures to create supported configurations.
• Acting as an escalation point to vendors for DB2/MQ and related software.
• Performance tuning of SQLs and applications.
• Defining and tuning MQ managers.
• Reviewing and approving MQ objects for software development teams.

Qualifications:Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• 5+ years of experience as a DB2 z/OS System Administrator.
• 5+ years of experience as an MQ z/OS System Administrator.
• Experience with z/OS system programming and USS.
• Security experience with certificate management.
• Proficiency in JCL, SDSF, PL/1, Rexx, QMF (TSO/Websphere).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools for DB2 & MQ (CA SYSVIEW, Omegamon, TMON).
• Experience with data replication (QReplication, CDC).

Nice to Have Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• SAS software installation on both mainframe and distributed platforms.
• IDAA experience.
• Experience with DB2 Connect/drivers and Windows.
• Familiarity with z/OS Connect, DB2 APIs, DB2 AI.

Required Soft Skills:

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum ceremonies and practices.
• Strong team player.
• Problem-solving and lateral thinking mindset.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work in a high-availability environment.
• Focused on the controls required to ensure service levels.
• Eager to document and improve processes.

Additional Information:Work outside of business hours is sometimes required, as production launches are generally carried out after 5 PM or on Saturdays, as well as watch duty at nights and weekends.#LI-LA1About Us:Why join usEmbark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system.What We Offer:

• Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries.
• Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment.
• Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

New ways of workingFind your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office and also benefit from remote working.Great Place to Work for AllWe are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, …). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.About the Team: Group Technology Services (GTS) plans, builds and runs the global infrastructure of Euroclear, and is additionally responsible for the IT service management to the operating entities of the various Group markets. Group Technology Services operates its IT systems and IT services in such a way that, at an appropriate and benchmarked cost level, it can deliver the agreed levels of service to support the requirements of the business processes, for both normal operations and during disaster recovery.

Expected salary

Location

Belgique

Job date

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:58:50 GMT

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