Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer

BMO•Toronto, ON

55d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Mainframe z/OS Systems Programmer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing IT mainframe infrastructure and platform strategies. Your role will involve ensuring the reliability and security of our mainframe systems, supporting disaster recovery procedures, and collaborating with stakeholders to recommend infrastructure solutions. Your expertise in z/OS system skills will be crucial in maintaining and upgrading our mainframe environment. This is a hybrid role and will require a minimum of 2 days in our Scarborough office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Typically, between 5-7 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Comfortable with mainframe tools/components such as TSO, ISPF, NetView, RACF, SMP, and TCP/IP.
Working knowledge of mainframe concepts such as LPARs, SYSPLEX, and MVS.
Expert knowledge in Unix System Services, RACF, Certificates
Possesses a deep understanding and problem-solving ability leveraging logs and dumps
Capable of installing, maintaining, and upgrading mainframe software in z/OS using SMP/E
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent collaboration and team skills.
In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
Data-driven decision-making abilities.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of z/OS, Vanguard and Broadcom products, TCP/IP

Responsibilities

Develop and implement IT mainframe infrastructure and platform strategies to support business needs and growth.
Design, build, install, test, maintain, monitor, and upgrade mainframe infrastructure.
Manage current and future technical platform hardware, operating systems, security, and system services layers.
Ensure reliable and secure computing and communications capabilities to run business software with optimal cost and availability.
Support disaster recovery procedures and troubleshoot network and connectivity issues promptly to minimize disruption.
Collaborate with stakeholders to recommend infrastructure solutions based on engineering requirements.
Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.
Conduct independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
Break down strategic problems, analyze data, and provide insights and recommendations.
Ensure infrastructure solutions are scalable, flexible, supportable, fully monitored, and standardized.
Identify opportunities to strengthen the technology organization by sharing expertise, mentoring employees, and building communities of practice.
Stay abreast of industry trends through professional associations, practice communities, and individual learning.
Exercise judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
Work independently on a range of complex tasks, including unique situations.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.