Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 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 ProgrammerType: ContractDuration: 12 months to start + possible multiple extensions or move into a permanent roleRate: $100 - $120/hr + C2C - depending on overall experienceLanguage Requirements: English and FrenchLocation: Remote, CanadaJob Role ResponsibilityThe 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 QA.
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.SkillsEnvironment: Professional knowledge related to incumbent's function/business unit and its processes.Communication/Negotiation: Advise other professionals.
Effectively utilize group dynamics.
Negotiate to define approaches and goals.Problem Solving: Recognize complex problems related to functional objectives.
Analyze situations and implement solutions, or develop new system elements, procedures or processes.Creativity and judgment applied to developmental work on different projects within the business environment.
Provides ongoing technical/operational guidance to lead professional work teams, conducts special projects, or manages department(s) (national or international).Impact on Business/Scope: 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.ResponsibilitiesPrimary z/OS Support for IBM commercial mainframe account.
Install and maintain Mainframe z/OS and related ISVs, perform problem determination and resolution.
Participate in Disaster Recovery tests, participate in 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.
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 RequiredSMP/E and system utilitiesACF2IO GenAssembler coding skillsBMC IBM Scheduler softwareTSOISPFz/OS install and supportHCD understanding of problem change management (eESM experience is an asset)Install and support program products.Installing simple to complex (tape management, job scheduling) productsJES2 and JES3 advance skillsDiagnostic skills: PD (problem determination), IPCS, LOGRECOverall support for 120 types of ISVs and 130 LparsUnderstanding of concepts of sysplexFamiliarity with CPU keys (ordering, applying)Experience working with vendors (IBM and others) for PD and for product questionsSupport multiple account System Utilities: (DFDSS, IDCAMS, IEBGENER)Extensive understanding of DFSMS is required from an MVS system programmer point of viewLanguage skills: Written and spoken French and English.Other skills: Independent adaptation to standard, client change management processCreate update documentationWorking in a virtual team environment, communicate with peers across the countryServices: Pager support off-hours work (weekend) under z/OS (reworking and applying user mods, testing software) #J-18808-Ljbffr