Bilingual z/OS Systems Programmer

Software International; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Technical Talent Provider is looking for a bilingual z/OS Systems Programmer to work remotely on a 12-month renewable contract. Responsibilities include providing expertise in complex networks, troubleshooting systems, and interaction with vendors. Proficiency in English and French is required. Strong knowledge of z/OS and system utilities is essential. This role offers a competitive rate of $100 - $120/hr.

Qualifications

• Experience with z/OS install and support, system utilities, and related ISVs.
• Strong knowledge of System Utilities (DFDSS, IDCAMS, IEBGENER).
• Experience with on-call rotations and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in multi-vendor, multi-protocol complex networks.
• Interact with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Troubleshoot z/OS related activities.

Skills

z/OS expertise

System Utilities knowledge

JCL/TSO/ISPF proficiency

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Job description

Overview

About the job: Bilingual z/OS Systems Programmer. Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US. We currently have a 12 month renewable contract as a z/OS Systems Programmer with our large global infrastructure client. This could be an indefinite contract or move into a permanent role.

Type: Contract

Duration: 12 months to start + possible multiple extensions or move into a permanent role

Rate: $100 - $120/hr + C2C - depending on overall experience

Language Requirements: English and French

Location: Remote, Canada

Responsibilities

• The z/OS Systems Programmer role requires providing services in a customer, multi-vendor, multi-protocol complex network/systems environments.
• Interact with the customer, vendors and management to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact strictly for z/OS Operating Systems Q&A.
• Identify and resolve complex problems relating to product/service installation, update, configuration, operations, performance, or other IT product/service aspects.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of technical solutions and management tools.
• Guide functional objectives or technologies.
• Troubleshoot and support z/OS related activities; participate in Disaster Recovery tests; participate in on-call rotation.
• Install, customize, test and implement ISV software; demonstrate skills in user exits, system modifications, and knowledge of Assembler language.
• Install and support z/OS, SMP/E, ACF2, IO Gen, TSO/ISPF, JES2/JES3, and related components; support ISV products and vendor interactions (IBM and others) for PD and product questions.
• Support multiple accounts and understand sysplex concepts; familiarity with CPU keys and problem/change management (eESM experience is an asset).
• Overall responsibility for DFSMS, JES2/JES3, DFDSS, IDCAMS, IEBGENER and program products installation and support, including tape management and job scheduling.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills; willingness to work weekends and outside normal hours in a fast-paced, dynamic, and potentially stressful environment.

Qualifications / Skills

• z/OS expertise as a System Programmer; primary z/OS support for IBM commercial mainframe accounts.
• Experience with z/OS install and support, system utilities, and related ISVs.
• Strong knowledge of System Utilities (DFDSS, IDCAMS, IEBGENER) and DFSMS from an MVS perspective.
• Proficiency with JCL/TSO/ISPF, SMP/E, HCD, and problem/change management processes.
• Experience with on-call rotations, disaster recovery exercises, and vendor coordination.
• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).
• Adaptability to standard client change management processes; comfortable working in a virtual, cross-country team environment.

Other

Current statement covers: 120 ISV types and 130 LPARs, understanding of sysplex concepts, familiarity with CPU keys, and ongoing collaboration with multiple vendors and accounts.