Z/OS System Programmer - Bilingual

Software International; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a z/OS Systems Programmer to provide expert support in a dynamic, multi-vendor environment. This role involves installing and maintaining z/OS systems, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring high customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of z/OS and ISV software. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on critical projects and engage with various stakeholders while adapting to a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of z/OS and ISV software installation and support.
• Strong problem-solving skills in complex IT environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide z/OS support in multi-vendor, multi-protocol environments.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot z/OS and related software.

Skills

z/OS Systems Programming

Assembler coding skills

SMP/E and system utilities

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Diagnostic skills: PD, IPCS, LOGREC

JES2 and JES3 advanced skills

Understanding of problem & change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

BMC & IBM Scheduler software

TSO, ISPF

HCD

Job description

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.

Role: z/OS Systems Programmer

Type: Contract

Duration: 12 months to start + possible multiple extensions or move into a permanent role

Rate: $110 - $130/hr + C2C - depending on overall experience

Language Requirements: English and French

Location: Remote, Canada

Job Role & Responsibilities

The z/OS 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 z/OS 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. Environment: Professional knowledge related to incumbent's function/business unit and its processes.
2. Communication/Negotiation: Advise other professionals. Effectively utilize group dynamics. Negotiate to define approaches and goals.
3. Problem Solving: Recognize complex problems related to functional objectives. Analyze situations and implement solutions, or develop new system elements, procedures or processes.
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.

Activities are subject to business measurements, impact customer satisfaction, and impact project costs or expenses.

Primary z/OS Support

Install and maintain Mainframe z/OS and related ISVs, perform problem determination and resolution. Participate in disaster recovery tests and 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. Finally, 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.

Sample Skills Required

1. SMP/E and system utilities
2. ACF2
3. IO Gen
4. Assembler coding skills
5. BMC & IBM Scheduler software
6. TSO, ISPF
7. z/OS install and support
8. z/OS (reworking and applying user mods, testing software)
9. HCD
10. Understanding of problem & change management (eESM experience is an asset)
11. Install and support program products.
12. Installing simple to complex (tape management, job scheduling) products
13. JES2 and JES3 advanced skills
14. Diagnostic skills: PD (problem determination), IPCS, LOGREC
15. Familiarity with CPU keys (ordering, applying)
16. Experience working with vendors (IBM and others) for PD and for product questions
17. Support multiple accounts

System Utilities

(DFDSS, IDCAMS, IEBGENER) Extensive understanding of DFSMS is required from an MVS system programmer point of view.

Language Skills

Written and spoken French and English.

Other Skills

1. Independent
2. Adaptation to standard, client change management process
3. Create & update documentation
4. Working in a virtual team environment, communicate with peers across the country

Services

1. Pager support
2. Off-hours work (weekend)
3. Under z/OS (reworking and applying user mods, testing software)