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Job Description Summary

Job Description

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 exciting challenges every single day.

Could you help us make this possible?

As a Storage Specialist on the zSeries Mainframe you'll be a technical authority in the 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/Storage environments – this includes out of hours. Additionally, you’ll provide technical support (including incident and problem resolution for systems and processes in complex environments)

Principle Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Support and implement changes to the Z Storage estate within LBG as required.

• Resolution of incidents and problems across the LBG estate in line with LBG KPI’s.

• Represent z/Storage team in WAR room/conference calls with incident management and technical teams in order to restore service.

• Provide 24x7 support and provide support for projects and team workload as required.

• Work effectively with the wider z/Storage tower in order to run the smooth transition of projects into live service.

• Provide consultancy skills to Application teams as required.

Key Capabilities/ Knowledge:

• Proven ability to work with key partners and communicate technical issues and concepts in an appropriate manner.

• Highly motivated and supportive/teammate with a strong delivery ethic, willing to work unsociable hours when required and at short notice to support incidents and delivery of key projects.

• Proven ability to recognise and drive through service improvements related to products and processes across the z/Database Platform.

• Manage the Sign-off that solution/service is fit for Production environment as part of Gateway, working effectively with the project teams to ensure an efficient handover to support

• Strong delivery experience ideally operating in varied IT environments or companies

• Demonstrable experience of commercial and organisational awareness and working with 3rd Parties.

• Expert knowledge of z/Storage facilities including DFSMS, DFHSM, Catalogs.

• Proven knowledge of IBM Disk and Tape hardware and Storage Area Networks

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

• Wider corporate benefits and perks

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 build 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.

We keep our group values of Keeping it Simple, Making a Difference Together and Putting Customers First at the heart of our culture so you should be committed to similar values and combine this with a love of learning.

Together we make it possible.

***This role can be based out of our Edinburgh, Halifax or London hubs - we are mainly looking for the above skillsets. The broad base salary banding across the UK is from £48,700pa to £70,000pa. Salaries in the London area will be reflected towards the upper end of this bracket***

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain recover. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.