DB2 System Programmer

Job Title: Storage Systems Programmer (Contract Role) – For a Leading Company

A leading company is seeking an experienced Storage Systems Programmer to support the design, installation, configuration, optimization, and ongoing management of IBM z/OS storage subsystems. This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, data integrity, security, and efficient utilization of enterprise storage infrastructure within a complex mainframe environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM DFSMS, DFSMSdss, DFSMSrmm, DFHSM, and related storage components.
• Manage IBM DS8000, TS7700 Virtual Tape Systems, and other SAN hardware.
• Configure and maintain SMS constructs, ACS routines, storage groups, and associated policies.
• Administer tape management systems and virtual tape libraries.
• Apply maintenance (PTFs), upgrades, and release migrations for storage products and z/OS components.
• Support disaster recovery planning, replication configurations, and FlashCopy/Global Mirror activities.
• Develop automation scripts using REXX, CLIST, ISPF, and JCL.
• Manage catalog structures including master catalogs, user catalogs, and ICF catalog recovery.
• Analyze storage performance metrics and utilization trends.
• Conduct capacity forecasting, reporting, and storage optimization initiatives.
• Implement RACF security controls for storage resources.
• Maintain documentation, procedures, and ensure alignment with ITIL processes.

Technical Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS, DFSMS, DFHSM, DFSMSrmm, DFSMSdss, IDCAMS, and IEBCOPY.
• Expertise with IBM DS8000, EMC, or equivalent enterprise storage systems.
• Proficiency in JCL, REXX, ISPF, SMP/E, and z/OS utilities.
• Experience with Virtual Tape Systems (TS7700), tape encryption, and enterprise backup tools.
• Knowledge of catalog structures, VSAM, PDSE, and dataset management.
• Familiarity with mainframe monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON, MainView, or TMON

About the Organisation

A public sector agency driving nationwide digital adoption initiatives, working closely with community, industry, and government partners.

Role Overview

This role is responsible for overseeing vendor contracts, managing programme budgets, and strengthening governance frameworks. You will ensure effective use of funds, strong vendor performance, and compliance with regulatory and audit requirements to support large-scale digital outreach programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle for outsourced partners, including drafting, evaluation, performance tracking, and renewals
• Monitor vendor performance against KPIs and ensure service delivery meets programme objectives
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure tracking for operational and programme funds
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in financial reporting, audits, and procurement processes
• Develop and enhance governance frameworks, risk controls, and compliance processes
• Coordinate with internal teams (finance, legal, procurement) and external stakeholders on contract and budget matters
• Support logistics and operational readiness for programme delivery
• Leverage data and reporting tools to improve decision-making, transparency, and accountability

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in contract management, budget planning, or vendor/supplier governance
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices, financial controls, and compliance frameworks
• Experience managing large-scale vendor contracts and budgets
• Familiarity with audit processes and risk management
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Effective communication and ability to work across multiple teams

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a data analysis and visualization reporting platform for equity research teams
• Write and maintain Linux-based scripts to parse, store, manipulate, and visualize financial data
• Take ownership of a complex legacy codebase, ensuring accuracy, stability, and continuity of outputs
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand reporting and visualization requirements
• Incrementally modernize the platform, improving CI/CD, deployment workflows, monitoring, and code quality
• Learn and assume ownership of existing reporting solutions without disrupting trusted outputs
• Work independently under general direction while collaborating within a delivery team

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software development or data engineering
• Strong Linux proficiency, including networking, processes, filesystem, cron, and systemctl
• Strong shell scripting experience (bash, ksh, zsh)
• Professional experience with Perl, Python, or similar scripting languages in production
• Solid understanding of data analysis, statistical concepts, and data tooling
• Strong SQL skills, including relational schema design and performance optimization
• Experience with data visualization and charting tools
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment workflows

Preferred Skills

• Experience modernizing legacy scripting or reporting platforms
• Knowledge of data pipelines, APIs, ETL schedulers, or workflow orchestration tools
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Python for automation, machine learning, or API development
• Experience building shared libraries or reusable engineering tooling

We are seeking a skilled Python Developer to join our client's Rapid Application Development (RAD) Team. Where you will be working closely with traders and quantitative analysts to develop and optimize Python-based solutions for pricing and trading challenges across multiple business lines.

• Enhance and expand our Python-based application development framework
• Lead projects end-to-end—from analysis and design through to implementation and delivery
• Provide Tier 3 production support as needed
• Collaborate directly with traders and quantitative analysts to build and maintain Python trading applications

Our team now has a new Product Owner position where you can take on responsibility and contribute directly to innovative solutions in laboratory automation. We are looking for a candidate for our client which is coming from a manufacturing industry. 

Tasks

• Own the product strategy and roadmap for instrument driver integrations across multiple CDS platforms
• Coordinate product planning and execution with distributed development teams in Europe and North America
• Define clear requirements and acceptance criteria for internal driver implementations
• Support instrument vendors and customers in developing and integrating drivers
• Ensure interoperability, validation, and regulatory compliance of internal and external drivers
• Collaborate closely with development, product management, regulatory teams, and external partners

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry/Analytical Sciences, or comparable experience
• Experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Manager, or in a similar role in a laboratory or analytical environment
• Good knowledge of chromatography systems (HPLC, UHPLC, GC) and analytical instrumentation
• Ability to understand and discuss driver‑level software code
• Experience with CDS platforms (e.g. Empower, Chromeleon, OpenLab, LabSolutions) is a strong plus
• Familiarity with regulated environments (ISO 13485, EU Cyber Resilience Act, EU Data Act)
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with customers and external vendors
• Fluent in English; German is a plus
• Willingness to collaborate internationally and travel occasionally

Offer:

• Technically challenging and meaningful projects at the intersection of software, laboratory instrumentation, and regulated environments
• Close collaboration with international teams and leading instrument vendors
• Short decision-making paths and a collaborative, supportive working culture
• High degree of autonomy, ownership, and room for professional growth
• Stable and future-oriented company with a strong focus on innovation and long-term development