Connect Systems Programmer

Swoon; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Swoon in Toronto seeks a Sr z/OS Connect Systems Programmer to join our Mainframe & Database Services team. You will analyze, build, test and deploy z/OS Connect, IMS systems and related products on the IBM z/OS platform, collaborating with Architects, Business Analysts and developers.

The role requires 5–10 years of mainframe experience, strong knowledge of z/OS components, and a willingness to provide 7/24 on-call support.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Mainframe system or application experience.
• Strong knowledge of z/OS Connect and IMS.
• Exposure to SMP/E, Omegamon and System Automation.
• Knowledge of Cobol/Assembler is an asset.
• Willingness to provide 7/24 on-call support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain z/OS Connect and IMS infrastructure on the z/OS platform.
• Support z/OS Connect and IMS related products.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Engineers and Developers.
• Provide on-call support on a rotating basis.

Skills

Mainframe

z/OS Connect

IMS

CICS

DB2

Cobol

Assembler

On-call support

Education

College / University or equivalent work experience

Tools

SMP/E

Omegamon

System Automation

TCP/IP

Job description

Toronto, ON | Full time position | Hybrid | $85,000 - $95,000 annually

Our Banking Client is seeking an z/OS Connect Systems Programmer to join our team providing system support of IBM's z/OS Connect and Information Management System (IMS) in the Mainframe & Database Services group.

Mainframe & Database Services group within Mainframe Delivery, Infrastructure and Engineering Team is responsible for Support, Design, Build, Test and Deploy of Mainframe database and transaction manager systems. We also provide consultation services with Architects, Business Analyst and application developers on application design and functions that is related to IMS, DB2, CICS, WAS z/OS, and z/OS Connect.

Job Description/Accountabilities:

This job posting is for a Sr z/Connect & IMS Systems Programmer. The successful candidate will be involved in analysis, building, testing, and deployment of z/OS Connect, IMS systems and related products:

• Maintain z/OS Connect and IMS Infrastructure on the z/OS platform.
• Support z/OS Connect and IMS related products.
• Support z/OS Connect and IMS Business Analysts
• Support z/OS Connect and IMS Engineers and Application Developers.
• Position requires off-hours support [7/24 on-call support on a rotating basis]

Specific Educational Requirements/Accreditations:

College / University or equivalent work experience

Other Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• 5-10 years of Mainframe system or application experience, with most of the following skills:
• Fundamental understanding of IBM's Mainframe and z/OS Platform
• Understanding of z/OS component and architecture
• Performance analysis skills is an asset
• Knowledge of SMP/E, Omegamon, System Automation and other Tools
• Programming skills, Assembler and Cobol knowledge is an asset
• Exposure to Sysplex, z/OS Performance, Db2, CICS, MQ, TCP/IP is an asset
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The successful candidate must be a self-starter, team player, and able to collaborate positively with other departments