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Lloyds Banking Group is the UK's biggest Digital, Retail and Commercial bank seeking to help Britain prosper. And we're transforming our products and platforms with £3bn of investment to become the bank of the future. So with 789 software systems and 26,000 servers we're servicing 80,000 colleagues, 30m+ customers and over 14m+ online users you can be confident our IT professionals have sizeable and interesting challenges every single day. Could you help us make this possible? As a Datacom and Db2 Systems Programmer on zSeries Mainframe you'll be the technical authority for this area. This is a hands-on role where you'll configure and maintain products and services according to Group standards and policies (and to agreed service levels) and will assist with the delivery of projects within z/Database environments - this includes out of hours. Additionally, you'll provide technical support (including incident and problem resolution for systems and processes in complex environments) - again this includes out of hours support. Principle Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
Support and implement changes to the Datacom and Db2 estate within LBG as required.
Resolution of incidents and problems across the LBG estate in line with LBG KPI's.
Represent z/Database support team in WAR room/conference calls with incident management and technical teams in order to restore service.
Support testing cycles providing feedback to test managers on results
Provide 24x7 support and provide out of hours support for projects and team workload as required.
Work effectively with the wider z/Database team to ensure the smooth transition of projects into live service.
Provide consultancy skills to Application teams as required.
Key Capabilities/ Knowledge:
Proven and extensive experience of installing, maintaining and configuring Datacom, Db2, BMC Administration and Performance Tools in live and test environments.
Excellent knowledge of Datacom, Db2 and BMC Product usage.
Demonstrable experience of installation and configuration of the Datacom product as well as driving regular maintenance.
Experience of database performance tuning and diagnosis.
Proven ability to work with key stakeholders and communicate technical issues and concepts in an appropriate manner.
Highly motivated and supportive/team player with a strong delivery ethic, willing to work unsociable hours when required and at short notice to support incidents and delivery of key projects.
The ability to recognise and drive through improvements related to products and processes across the z/Database Platform.
You'd get a benefits package that includes;
A performance related bonus
Generous pension contribution
30 Days leave plus bank holidays
A flexible cash pot (4% of base salary) to spend on benefits
Private health cover
We're dedicated to giving you opportunities and support to develop you both expertly and personally to optimise your potential. As a new colleague, you'll join us on our journey to build a 21st century bank that reflects modern Britain, and craft an inclusive culture where all colleagues feel encouraged and valued. We're committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. We support the principles of agile working and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We're an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation. Together we make it possible. ***There is a degree of flexibility on the location of this role. The broad base salary banding across the UK is from £46,000pa to £62,500pa. Salaries in the London area will be reflected towards the upper end of this bracket****