z/OS Connect Systems Programmer

TD • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$81,600 - CA$115,200 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an z/OS Connect Systems Programmer to join our team providing system support of IBM's z/OS Connect and Information Management System (IMS) in the Mainframe & Database Services group. The Mainframe & Database Services group within the Mainframe Delivery, Infrastructure and Engineering Team is responsible for Support, Design, Build, Test and Deploy of Mainframe database and transaction manager systems. We also provide consultation services with Architects, Business Analysts, and application developers on application design and functions that are related to IMS, DB2, CICS, WAS z/OS, and z/OS Connect. This job posting is for a Sr z/Connect & IMS Systems Programmer. The successful candidate will be involved in analysis, building, testing, and deployment of z/OS Connect, IMS systems and related products.

Requirements

• College / University or equivalent work experience
• 5-10 years of Mainframe system or application experience
• a fundamental understanding of IBM's Mainframe and z/OS Platform
• an understanding of z/OS component and architecture
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The successful candidate must be a self-starter, team player, and able to collaborate positively with other departments

Nice To Haves

• Performance analysis skills is an asset
• Knowledge of SMP/E, Omegamon, System Automation and other Tools
• Programming skills, Assembler and Cobol knowledge is an asset
• Exposure to Sysplex, z/OS Performance, Db2, CICS, MQ, TCP/IP is an asset

Responsibilities

• Maintain z/OS Connect and IMS Infrastructure on the z/OS platform.
• Support z/OS Connect and IMS related products.
• Support z/OS Connect and IMS Business Analysts.
• Support z/OS Connect and IMS Engineers and Application Developers.
• Position requires off-hours support [7/24 on-call support on a rotating basis].

Benefits

• health and well-being benefits
• savings and retirement programs
• paid time off
• banking benefits and discounts
• career development
• reward and recognition programs
• training programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed