Bilingual z/OS Systems Programmer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bilingual z/OS Systems Programmer for a dynamic role involving the installation and support of z/OS systems. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, engaging with clients and vendors to ensure optimal system performance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and French. Join a team where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of complex IT solutions across a diverse clientele, including Fortune 100 companies.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of z/OS and related ISVs required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Provide z/OS support for IBM commercial mainframe account.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot z/OS and related software.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Leadership

Technical Knowledge

Tools

SMP/E

ACF2

IO Gen

TSO

ISPF

HCD

JES2

JES3

DFDSS

IDCAMS

IEBGENER

Job description

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

Job Role & Responsibility

The zOS Systems Programmer role requires the resource to provide services in a customer, multi-vendor, multi-protocol complex network/systems environments.

Interacts with the customer, vendors, and management to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

Primary point of contact strictly for zOS Operating Systems Q&A.

Engages in identifying and resolving complex problems relating to product/service installation, update, configuration, operations, performance, or other aspects of information technology products and services.

Possesses an in-depth knowledge of technical solutions and management tools.

The employee guides functional objectives or technologies.

Skills

1. Professional knowledge related to incumbent's function/business unit and its processes.
2. Communication/Negotiation: Advise other professionals. Effectively utilize group dynamics.
3. Problem Solving: Recognize complex problems related to functional objectives.
4. Contribution/Leadership: Provides ongoing technical/operational guidance to lead professional work teams, conducts special projects, or manages department(s) (national or international).

Accountable for department results and for activities and/or projects involving multi-functional teams. Regularly participates in overall functional program planning.

Technical Responsibilities

Primary zOS Support for IBM commercial mainframe account.

1. Install and maintain Mainframe z/OS and related ISVs.
2. Perform problem determination and resolution.
3. Participate in Disaster Recovery tests.
4. Participate in on-call rotation.

The candidate should have demonstrated ability to install, customize, test and implement ISV software; should have good skills and knowledge of user exits; system modifications; and understand Assembler language. The candidate must have excellent verbal and communication skills and be willing to work weekends and outside of normal business hours in a fast-paced, dynamic, and stressful environment.

Required Technical Skills

1. SMP/E and system utilities
2. ACF2
3. IO Gen
4. TSO, ISPF
5. z/OS install and support
6. HCD
7. Understanding of problem & change management (eESM experience is an asset)
8. Install and support program products.
9. Installing simple to complex (tape management, job scheduling) products
10. JES2 and JES3 advanced skills
11. Overall support for 120 types of ISVs and 130 LPARs.
12. Understanding of concepts of sysplex
13. Familiarity with CPU keys (ordering, applying)
14. Experience working with vendors (IBM and others) for product development and questions

System Utilities

(DFDSS, IDCAMS, IEBGENER)

Extensive understanding of DFSMS is required from an MVS system programmer point of view.

Written and spoken French and English.

Other Skills

1. Adaptation to standard, client change management process
2. Working in a virtual team environment, communicate with peers across the country