Technical SME for ACI Host Link

Fircroft; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Technical SME for ACI Host Link in Riyadh. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with ACI host link configuration and a strong background in COBOL and CICS systems. Key responsibilities involve managing financial messaging protocols and configuring various systems in an IBM zOS environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as an admin on ACI host link.
• Deep knowledge of Virtual CICS in a zOS environment.
• Strong COBOL/CICS programming skills required.

Responsibilities

• Configure ODB, ISFF and OMT flows for ACI host link.
• Utilize CICS TCPIP API for problem solving.
• Operate in IBM zOS environment and perform system admin tasks.

Skills

COBOL programming

CICS systems

ACI host link configuration

TCPIP management

ISO protocols knowledge

Debugging skills

Performance testing

QA methodologies

Job description

Technical SME for ACI Host Link

Role Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ACI Host Link, with extensive knowledge and experience in ACI host link configuration, COBOL programming, and CICS systems. This role is crucial for ensuring the seamless integration and operation of financial messaging protocols within our systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure ODB, ISFF, and OMT maintenance window flows for ACI host link.
• Understand and debug back-end COBOL programs used for ACI host link integration.
• Utilize the CICS TCPIP API for problem-solving and debugging.
• Manage TCPIP as a transport layer effectively.
• Work with various ISO protocols, particularly financial messages, and understand their implementation with Base24 classic and Base24 EPS.
• Operate in an IBM zOS environment, including TSO and OpenMVS.
• Demonstrate advanced COBOL/CICS programming and debugging skills.
• Trace, diagnose, and solve ACI host link interface issues.
• Reconfigure, set up, and integrate ACI host link with Base24 classic and EPS.
• Perform CICS system administration tasks.
• Modify and recompile client code as necessary.
• Provide statistical information about ACI host link upon request.
• Manage FHM transactions between ACI host link and Base24 classic or EPS.

Skills

Desired Experience:

• 8+ years of experience as an admin on ACI host link.
• Deep knowledge and practical experience with Virtual CICS in a zOS mainframe environment.
• Conduct performance and stress testing activities through ACI host link.
• Execute regression, functional, systems, and end-to-end testing, creating relevant documentation.
• Verify and analyze internal and external ISO messages, particularly ISO8585 formats.
• Strong foundational knowledge of Base24 and professional experience with ACI host link.
• Proficient in COBOL programming and its application in zOS/CICS/MQ interfaces.
• Familiar with QA methodologies, including test plan creation, test cases, and test scenarios.
• Extensive familiarity with all facets of the BASE24-Classic and Base24-EPS environments.
• Collaborate effectively with back-end host teams, middleware teams, and business representatives.