Mainframe z/OS System Programmer - Remote

Rubicon Path; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT services company is hiring a Senior z/OS Systems Programmer for a 100% remote role. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operating systems programming and software packaging. Key responsibilities include installing MVS software and providing 24/7 on-call support. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills and at least 7 years of programming experience, with specific proficiency in z/LINUX and z/OS.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer or related role.
• At least 3+ years experience specifically supporting z/LINUX and z/OS.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Install MVS software into SOS repository.
• Implement software following required change process.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support in rotation with teammates.

Skills

z/OS Systems Programming

Incident Management

Disaster Recovery

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Hardware and software integration

SMPE experience

Job description

About the job Mainframe z/OS System Programmer - Remote

Our client, the global IT services company is hiring for the Sr.z/OS Systems Programmer position.This is a permanent, full-timerole, 100% remote position.

The z/OS Systems Programmer provides the ability to upgrade, modify, and maintain the operating system through in-depth knowledge of OS programming and software packaging. The ideal candidate can Implement software zaps to extend 3P software, install MVS software into the SOS repository, and create I/O configuration requests on demand. The z/OS Systems Programmer must provide technical support and problem resolution for the following (but not limited to): /OS upgrade support, CPU Hardware Refresh, product upgrades, MVS ProdAdmin requests, complex profiles, and OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Install MVS software into SOS repository
• Expert in Software Packaging and using SMPE
• Implement software following required change process
• Execute MOM tickets in preparation for Maintenance IPL's
• Complete MVS Product Administration Requests
• Complete MVS tasks for system recovery in DR Drills
• Skilled in applying license keys for product products
• Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Mgmt (ITIL)
• Complete z/OS builds and supporting changes for Refresh projects
• Complete MVS tasks for migration projects
• Complete MVS tasks for LPAR decommissions
• Complete MVS tasks for LPAR builds
• Complete MVS tasks for CPU Swap Projects
• Install/Implement software zaps to extend 3P software
• Maintain Complex Profiles
• Maintain Asset Center install records for MVS software
• Process SMF data
• Update and reassemble system exits
• Maintain OMVS segments and zFS files
• SME in problem resolution - z/LINUX and z/OS
• OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities
• Participate in Client and Internal Audits and Finding/Vulnerability Remediations
• Demonstrate REXX/Assembler/ISPF Dialogs writing skills
• Perform CPU Hardware Refresh
• Perform IOGENs
• Perform/Maintain Coupling Facility SYSPLEX
• 24 x 7 on call support - rotation

Required Skills And Experience

• 7+ years experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer or commonly associated job role, with at least 3+ years experience specifically supporting z/LINUX and z/OS
• Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Management (ITIL)
• Demonstrated experience with Disaster Recovery
• Have SMPE experience. Have completed packaging of software for upgrade or installs
• Interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members
• Organization skills to balance and prioritize work
• Leadership skills to assist less experienced personnel
• Ability to integrate moderately complex hardware and software systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Location and Expectation

• This position is 100% remote
• Provide 24/7 on call support this is part of a shared rotation with teammates