z/OS Sr. DB2 System Programmer

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Canada seeks a z/OS Intermediate DB2 Systems Programmer responsible for ensuring stable DB2 environments and implementing OEM software on the mainframe. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of relevant experience and will contribute to maintaining the reliability of critical systems while implementing business solutions effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' experience with z/OS DB2 software implementation and configuration.
• Experience in SMP/E maintenance and DB2 utilities.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for DB2 Database environments.
• Lead problem identification and resolution exercises.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Skills

Cobol

Mainframe

Disaster Recovery (DR)

IBM z/OS

Problem Identification

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you'll be doing

As a z/OS Intermediate DB2 Systems Programmer, you will be responsible for providing technical direction and subject matter expertise to ensure stable, reliable DB2 Database environments for complex DB2 Data Sharing initiatives in a Parallel Sysplex Data Sharing configuration. You will adhere to CIBC compliance and established controls, standards and related polices. designing, configuring, implementing and maintaining OEM software products on the z/OS Mainframe platform. In addition, you also have expertise in SMP/E product installations related maintenance upgrades. You will review OEM software APARS & HIPHER PTF's to ensure your software products have the latest maintenance patches applied to ensure reliability and performance.Demonstrated ability to lead problem identification and resolution exercises while engaging external OEM software vendors. Solid expertise in monitoring the health and performance of the OEM software products in a z/OS Parallel Sysplex configuration. Good working knowledge of diagnostic tool such as : SYSView and OMEGAMON an asset.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

• Technical Expertise – you will leverage your solid technology expertise to implement & configure mainframe OEM software products @ n-1 supported levels. You may participate in business case analysis exercises to determine business impact & costs associated with product migrations in our z/OS mainframe environment. You will help to ensure software is maintained at supported levels to avoid End of Support costs.

• Effective Communication – you will work to accomplish organizational goals that are consistent in supporting both IT and Business objectives, communicate effectively and patiently across technology teams to influence teams to adopt solutions to keep critical systems secure and operationally resilient. You will provide and document problem analysis, resolution, and prevention, designing procedures and best practice techniques, using IBM and ISV online tools for opening and managing problem report tracking and resolution. You will actively participate in periodic disaster recovery exercises, maintaining disaster recovery readiness of systems, and monitoring status of systems to proactively prevent issues from occurring.

• Relationship Management – You will collaborate with internal business partners in Application Development, Infrastructure, IT Operations, and IT Production Support to accomplish organizational goals that are consistent in supporting both IT and Business objectives. You will work directly with Hardware and Software vendors on solutions, build your network, and deepen existing relationships. You will leverage your verbal, written, and presentation communication skills to build strong partnerships, while influencing participants to mutually beneficial outcomes.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate a minimum of 8-10 years' experience in implementing & configuring z/OS DB2 software and related products such as : (DB2 Connect, QMF, etc). Configure and maintain DB2 security with RACF. Implement rule based access controls. Develop and maintain automation scripts (REXX, CLIST,JCL) for administration tasks.

• Proven experience in applying SMP/E maintenance (PTFs, APARS, HIPER fixes) and perform periodic DB2 version upgrades. Diagnose and resolve DB2 abends (SQL codes & system failures). You bring experience with DB2 utilities (LOAD, REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY) and are familiar with mainframe storge (VSAM, ICF Catalogs , SMS )

• You put our clients first. You are Stress resistant in case of Major Incident and emergency situations. You have the self-driven initiative to deal with multi-task issues. You have a methodical and disciplined approach to work. You have excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.

• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 32nd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Cobol Mainframe, Disaster Recovery (DR), IBM Mainframes, IBM MVS, IBM z/OS, Mainframe Computers, Mainframe Operating System, Mainframe Software, Problem Identification