About the job Mainframe z/OS System Programmer - Remote

Our client, the global IT services company is hiring for the Sr.z/OS Systems Programmer position.This is a permanent, full-timerole, 100% remote position.

The z/OS Systems Programmer provides the ability to upgrade, modify, and maintain the operating system through in-depth knowledge of OS programming and software packaging. The ideal candidate can Implement software zaps to extend 3P software, install MVS software into the SOS repository, and create I/O configuration requests on demand. The z/OS Systems Programmer must provide technical support and problem resolution for the following (but not limited to): /OS upgrade support, CPU Hardware Refresh, product upgrades, MVS ProdAdmin requests, complex profiles, and OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities.

Essential Job Functions

Install MVS software into SOS repository

Expert in Software Packaging and using SMPE

Implement software following required change process

Execute MOM tickets in preparation for Maintenance IPL's

Complete MVS Product Administration Requests

Complete MVS tasks for system recovery in DR Drills

Skilled in applying license keys for product products

Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Mgmt (ITIL)

Complete z/OS builds and supporting changes for Refresh projects

Complete MVS tasks for migration projects

Complete MVS tasks for LPAR decommissions

Complete MVS tasks for LPAR builds

Complete MVS tasks for CPU Swap Projects





Install/Implement software zaps to extend 3P software

Maintain Complex Profiles

Maintain Asset Center install records for MVS software

Process SMF data

Update and reassemble system exits

Maintain OMVS segments and zFS files

SME in problem resolution - z/LINUX and z/OS

OMVS/Webserver/HTTP/USS Server activities

Participate in Client and Internal Audits and Finding/Vulnerability Remediations

Demonstrate REXX/Assembler/ISPF Dialogs writing skills

Perform CPU Hardware Refresh

Perform IOGENs

Perform/Maintain Coupling Facility SYSPLEX

24 x 7 on call support - rotation

Required Skills And Experience

7+ years experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer or commonly associated job role, with at least 3+ years experience specifically supporting z/LINUX and z/OS

Incident/Problem/Change/Software Asset Management (ITIL)

Demonstrated experience with Disaster Recovery

Have SMPE experience. Have completed packaging of software for upgrade or installs

Interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members

Organization skills to balance and prioritize work

Leadership skills to assist less experienced personnel

Ability to integrate moderately complex hardware and software systems

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Location and Expectation

This position is 100% remote

Provide 24/7 on call support this is part of a shared rotation with teammates

📌 Mainframe z/OS System Programmer - Remote (Montreal)
🏢 Rubicon Path
📍 Montreal