Z/OS System Programmer / Engineer - Remote Canada Position

NTT DATA North America; Calgary; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Canada is seeking a Z/OS System Programmer/Engineer. The role involves designing and maintaining z-platform environments. Candidates should have over 10 years of zOS experience and troubleshooting skills. This remote position values strong problem-solving abilities and offers an inclusive work culture. Weekend support and on-call rotation are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in zOS internals.
• Strong Catalog management knowledge.
• Experience in troubleshooting skills required.
• 10+ years experience with z/OS installations.
• 10+ years in testing skills including software validation.
• Knowledge of HCD/Hardware and REXX is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the operating environment for z-platform computing requirements.
• Handle stressed situations like production system outages.
• Participate in weekend support and on-call rotation.

Skills

zOS internals

Catalog management

Troubleshooting

z/OS and ISV software installations

Testing skills

HCD/Hardware knowledge

REXX experience

zOSMF

REST APIs

Kafka

LinuxOne

Ansible

Python

USS/OMVS

Assembler skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT related degree

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Z/OS System Programmer / Engineer - Remote Canada Position

Day to Day / Job Function

Responsible for the design and maintenance of the operating environment that provides the technology, stability, and power to meet the Firm's z-platform computing requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in zOS internals
• 10+ years experience in Strong Catalog management Knowledge and experience
• 10+ years of experience in trouble shooting skills
• 10+ years of experience with z/OS and ISV software installations
• 10+ year experience in testing skills (design tests to validate software functionality, robustness, performance)
• 10+ years of experience in HCD/Hardware knowledge, REXX experience
• 10+ years experience in zOSMF, rest APIs, Kafka, LinuxOne, ansibles, python and other new zos technologies is a plus
• Able to work in a stressed situation like production system outage
• Strong USS/OMVS skills
• Assembler skills for usermods maintenance and dump reading are desirable but not mandatory
• Weekend support and on-call rotation

Preferred Skills:

• Self-motivated individual and a team player
• Outstanding researcher/investigator with outside the box line of thought
• Good verbal and written English communications skills
• At least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelors in Computer Science/IT related degree or equivalent work experience

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.