Mainframe Consultant (z/OS)

Synechron

Montreal

Hybrid

CAD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

15 days annual paid leave

Comprehensive insurance plan

Flexible hybrid policy

On-demand Udemy access

Coaching from experienced colleagues

Projects at leading financial institutions

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Mainframe System Engineer to support and maintain mainframe z/OS systems in Montreal. The role involves monitoring system health, resolving issues, and installing software. Requires 5+ years of mainframe support experience. The company offers a flexible hybrid work environment, comprehensive insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in a mainframe support role is required.
Moderate understanding of IT Infrastructure environments.
Strong skills in both verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

Daily support of mainframe components and software.
Proactive monitoring of key mainframe system metrics.
Install third-party mainframe software and fixes.

Skills

z/OS architecture experience

Mainframe support

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Programming knowledge (Assembler, COBOL, REXX, SAS)

Tools

BMC Control-D

JCL

TSO/ISPF

Job description

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We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Synechron seeks a Mainframe System Engineer (z/OS) whose responsibilities include supporting Mainframe components and software, installing, testing, maintenance and documentation on mainframe z/OS systems in a sysplex environment along with projects as required. In addition, support of the Control-D output management system.

The Role:

Responsibilities

Daily support of the mainframe components and software to ensure the overall health of mainframe environment.
Moderate problem resolution – resolving problems to final resolution with root cause.
Ability to work with our vendors to trouble shoot problems and fixes as well as the ability to provide and identify diagnostics needed for root cause.
Proactive daily monitoring of key mainframe system metric to identify improvement opportunities.
Installing third-party mainframe software and software fixes.
Responding to client requests for access management authorization.

Requirements:

Experience with z/OS architecture mainframe systems in a sysplex environment is required for a candidate to be considered for this role.
5+ years of experience in a mainframe support role is required.
Moderate understanding of system concepts of IT Infrastructure environments.
Moderate understanding of z architecture hardware.
Moderate working ability to a programming language, i.e. Assembler, COBOL, REXX, SAS.
Moderate knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF and SDSF concepts and functionality.
Moderate knowledge of BMC Control-D output management infrastructure and components.
Understands and practices documented testing and implementation procedures.
Knowledge of Disaster Recovery concepts.
Strong skills in both verbal and written communication.
Strong analytical thinking.

We offer

A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad
15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days)
A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long term disability
Flexible hybrid policy to fit your schedule
RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%
A higher education certification policy
On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Synclusive’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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