IMS Systems Programmer

AVP, IMS Systems Programming at Barclays: Shape the Future of Banking Technology

Barclays is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Vice President (AVP) to join their IMS Systems Programming team. This is an exceptional opportunity for seasoned professionals with a passion for mainframe technology to play a critical role in integrating advanced systems that underpin the resilience and scalability of Barclays' enterprise-wide infrastructure and application services. If you're eager to influence the future of banking technology and contribute to a high-impact environment, this role is designed for you.

Advantages for Your Career Path:

• Pivotal Role in Enterprise-Wide Infrastructure: Contribute directly to the core technological foundation of a leading global financial institution, impacting critical business operations.
• Shape the Future of Banking: Be at the forefront of integrating advanced technologies within a dynamic and evolving industry.
• High-Impact Environment: Work on systems that are essential to the success of the organization, providing a sense of purpose and significant professional satisfaction.
• Continuous Learning and Development: Stay abreast of industry technology trends and innovations, actively contributing to a culture of technical excellence and growth through learning opportunities and communities of practice.
• Leadership and Influence: Opportunities to advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and lead teams performing complex tasks, fostering personal leadership growth.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, architects, and other engineers, developing strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Key Considerations for Candidates:

To excel in this AVP role, candidates should possess a robust technical skillset and a strategic mindset. The following are crucial for success:

• Core Technical Expertise:
  • Extensive experience configuring and managing IMS within a parallel Sysplex environment.
  • Deep understanding of IMS software management concepts, including SMP.
  • Strong Z/OS skills encompassing JCL, TWS, REXX, and RACF.
• Highly Valued Additional Skills:
  • Proficiency in Assembler.
  • Experience with IMS Connect.
  • Knowledge of IMS mACB.
• Critical Success Skills: Candidates will be assessed on their proficiency in key areas such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology competencies.
• Leadership Expectations (for leadership roles): Demonstrating strong leadership behaviors, including listening authentically, energizing and inspiring others, aligning across the enterprise, and developing colleagues.
• Individual Contributor Expectations: Leading collaborative assignments, guiding team members, identifying new project directions, and consulting on complex issues.
• Risk Management and Controls: A strong commitment to identifying ways to mitigate risk, developing new policies and procedures, and taking ownership for strengthening controls.
• Business Acumen: The ability to collaborate with business-aligned support areas to understand business activity and strategy, enabling effective alignment of technical solutions.
• Problem-Solving and Communication: Engaging in complex analysis of data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively and effectively, and communicating complex information clearly and persuasively.

This role, based out of the Knutsford office, offers a challenging yet rewarding career path for individuals who are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in financial technology. Successful candidates will embody the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and demonstrate the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive.