Z/OS System Programming Engineer

ALLTECH CONSULTING SVC INC; Quebec; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALLTECH CONSULTING SVC INC in Quebec is seeking a seasoned professional to design and maintain the z-platform computing infrastructure. This vital role ensures optimal performance and high availability, adapting to the evolving business landscape.

We require a minimum of 10 years of experience, with expertise in z/OS internals and troubleshooting in high-pressure scenarios. The position demands strong programming skills, ideally in REXX, and familiarity with advanced z/OS technologies. Weekend support and on-call rotation availability are necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with z/OS and ISV software installations.
• Advanced testing capabilities in design and performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the z-platform computing infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.
• Provide weekend support and participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Hands-on expertise in z/OS internals

Troubleshooting skills in production outage scenarios

Proficiency in USS/OMVS

Programming experience in REXX

Familiarity with zOSMF, REST APIs, Kafka, Ansible, Python

Job description

Level 4

Job Description:
Responsible for designing and maintaining the operating environment that powers the Firm’s z-platform computing infrastructure. This role ensures high availability, performance, and scalability to meet evolving business needs.

Skills Required:
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Hands-on expertise in z/OS internals
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with catalog management
• Proven troubleshooting skills, especially in high-pressure production outage scenarios
• Proficiency in USS/OMVS
• Experience with z/OS and ISV software installations
• Advanced testing capabilities (designing tests for functionality, robustness, and performance)
• Solid understanding of HCD and hardware configuration
• Programming experience in REXX
• Availability for weekend support and on-call rotation
• Familiarity with modern z/OS technologies such as zOSMF, REST APIs, Kafka, Ansible, Python (preferred)
• Assembler skills for usermod maintenance and dump analysis (desirable but not mandatory)

Key Attributes:
• Self-motivated and collaborative team player
• Strong analytical and investigative mindset with creative problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English