Mainframe/consultant Specialist

Job description Some careers have more impact than others If you re looking for a career where you can make a real impression join HSBC and discover how valued you ll be HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world with operations in 64 countries and territories We aim to be where the growth is enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper and ultimately helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Consultant Specialist Principal responsibilities Consultant Specialist is an individual contributor role responsible for leading in developing the most appropriate and secure Technology solutions using iterative software development programming in line with the solution design to meet customer needs ensuring continuous improvement It may also require managing multiple modules within a project of small sizes Responsibility includes Feasibility Study Participate in feasibility study Planning Participate in estimation and project planning Requirement analysis Analyse the requirements Design Develop review the technical design Coding Primarily Guide and mentor team Develop code if required Reviews Conduct review of design code test plan and test results Testing Test Planning strategy validation and Conduct random testing Support Coordinate post development support Team management Ensure proper project communication and coordination among team members Client interaction Communicate with the client regarding project progress resolve issues related to delivery of project Requirements Requirements Mandatory Skills In depth technical functional Knowledge of Core banking RPS UK Retail Processing System is needed In addition Detailed functional knowledge of UK banking products is required too Job Control Language JCL IN Stream Catalogue Procedures Control Cards SDFS Spool SPICE SAR MVS JCL Utilities COBOL Programs ZOS Strong understanding of COBOL Programs working storage copy books sub routines and ZOS concepts including mainframe utilities Hands on knowledge on Restartable programs DB2 SQL Strong understanding of relational database concepts and advanced SQL including SQL Error Codes CICS All Infrastructure Setup PCP PIP KCP SCP etc knowledge Hands on with writing CICS programs in linkage with Front End Systems BMS TSO ISPF Hands on Knowledge Hands on Knowledge on REXX EZYTRIEVE SELCOPY Knowledge of following tools - Endevor File Manager Road Runner CLARITY Fault Analyser R2DS RDz RTC SONAR Communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self Sufficiency Initiative Demonstrate self-sufficiency on the role combined with an initiative to resolve errors and provide solutions that attack the root cause of the problem Additional Desired Skills Core Java SQL Database Knowledge Spring Boot Spring Data JPA J2EE Servlets Webservices REST SOAP Microservices working experience Google Cloud Platform GCP Amazon Web Services AWS Certification Knowledge of following tools - Maven GIT Jenkins Any point Studio Spring Tool Suite STS You ll achieve more when you join HSBC HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued respected and opinions count We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of but not limited to their gender or genetic information sexual orientation ethnicity religion social status medical care leave requirements political affiliation people with disabilities color national origin veteran status etc We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role