FILLED: IBM Mainframe Architect - Short System Design/Operational Review

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

We are looking for an experienced IBM zSeries technology architect for an engagement with a major organisation based in mainland Europe. The application environment/programming language is PL/1 using CICS and DB2, plus WebSphere MQ for messaging.


PLEASE NOTE: The target date for responses and CV submissions is Monday 1st November 2009 to meet cleint expectations.

Background:

Our client is undertaking a detailed checkpoint review of a major technology and transformation programme within this major European organisation. They are seeking an expert to determine if the current solution is architected to meet the key non-functional requirements, which will include scalability, performance, availability. The timing is critical and they would like someone to start this short review next week.

Role:

The role would last for a minimum of two weeks starting early next week, and could be for up to four weeks. A part-time involvement would be possible given the immediacy of the work.



Specific skills/requirements:

This review requires in depth knowledge and experience (8+ years) of IT architecture, design and operations within the IBM environment described above. In particular, the indiviudal needs a solid background in applications architecture and design, and experience and understanding of designing CICS based solutions within an IBM zSeries mainframe infrastructure plus the constraints and options.



Logistics:

Target Rate: £ very attractive - the Client will pay full market rate+, for the right person

Full expenses will be paid in addition

Location: Mainland Europe

Approx duration: From 3rd November for 2-4 weeks (part-time possible if results required can be

delivered)



Interested?

If this role is of interest to you, please send me a recent CV by return email, stating:

1. Your target daily rate
2. Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above]
3. Your availability to start next week (full-time or part-time)
4. If selected to be put forward, we will need details of similar projects, not necessarily limited to educational commissions, and at least 2 references.

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Many thanks, Ian

ian.mckay@b2e-resourcing.co.uk