Mainframe System Engineer

3 weeks ago


Montreal Quebec, Québec, Canada Synechron Full time

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,000+, and has 55 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

Synechron seeks a Mainframe System Engineer (z/OS) whose responsibilities include supporting Mainframe components and software, installing, testing, maintenance and documentation on mainframe z/OS systems in a sysplex environment along with projects as required. In addition, support of the Control-D output management system.

The Role:

Responsibilities

  • Daily support of the mainframe components and software to ensure the overall health of mainframe environment.
  • Moderate problem resolution – resolving problems to final resolution with root cause.
  • Moderate understanding of the BMC Control-D output management environment including the mission and decollation process, report definition screens as well as the Web Access Interface.
  • Ability to work with our vendors to trouble shoot problems and fixes as well as the ability to provide and identify diagnostics needed for root cause.
  • Proactive daily monitoring of key mainframe system metric to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Problem prevention – reviewing system and software information on a regular basis in addition to reviewing vendor detail for potential system bugs and maintenance that need to be applied.
  • On-call support and fulfilling support requests/questions from customers.
  • Supporting disaster recovery testing exercises.
  • Installing third-party mainframe software and software fixes.
  • Design and adaptation of platforms to meet Aegon business requirements.
  • Continuously making improvements to deliver best-in-class service availability and cost.

Requirements:

You have experience with

  • 4-7 years of experience in a mainframe support role is required.
  • Moderate knowledge of z architecture mainframe systems is required for a candidate to be considered for this role.
  • Moderate understanding of system concepts of IT Infrastructure environments.
  • Moderate understanding of z architecture hardware.
  • Moderate working ability to a programming language, i.e. Assembler, COBOL, REXX, SAS.
  • Moderate knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF and SDSF concepts and functionality.
  • Moderate knowledge of BMC Control-D output management infrastructure and components.
  • Understands and practices documented testing and implementation procedures.
  • Knowledge of Disaster Recovery concepts.
  • Strong skills in both verbal and written communication.
  • Strong analytical thinking.
  • Capable of working in a highly-collaborative working environment with colleagues and

We can offer you

  • A multinational organization with 55 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad
  • 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days)
  • A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long term disability
  • Flexible hybrid policy to fit your schedule
  • RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%
  • A higher education certification policy
  • On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
  • Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
  • Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
  • A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Synclusive’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

Nous sommes

Chez Synechron, nous croyons en la puissance du numérique pour transformer les entreprises en mieux. Notre cabinet de conseil mondial allie créativité et technologie innovante pour offrir des solutions numériques de premier plan. Les technologies progressives et les stratégies d'optimisation de Synechron englobent l'intelligence artificielle de bout en bout, le conseil, le numérique, le cloud et DevOps, les données et l'ingénierie logicielle, au service d'un éventail d'entreprises de services financiers et de technologie dignes de mention. Grâce à des initiatives de recherche et de développement dans nos FinLabs, nous développons des solutions de modernisation, de l'intelligence artificielle et de la blockchain aux modèles de science des données, en passant par la souscription numérique, les applications mobiles de première importance, et bien plus encore. Au cours des 20 dernières années, notre entreprise a été honorée par de multiples prix d'employeur, reconnaissant notre engagement envers nos équipes talentueuses. Avec des clients de premier plan à revendiquer, Synechron compte une main-d'œuvre mondiale de plus de 14 000 personnes, et dispose de 55 bureaux dans 20 pays au sein des principaux marchés mondiaux.

Notre défi

Synechron est à la recherche d'un ingénieur système Mainframe dont les responsabilités incluent le soutien des composants et logiciels Mainframe, l'installation, le test, la maintenance et la documentation sur les systèmes mainframe z/OS dans un environnement sysplex, ainsi que des projets selon les besoins. De plus, soutien du système de gestion des sorties Control-D.

Le Rôle : Responsabilités

  • Support quotidien des composants et logiciels mainframe pour garantir la santé globale de l'environnement mainframe.
  • Résolution modérée de problèmes – résoudre les problèmes jusqu'à la résolution finale avec identification de la cause première.
  • Capacité à travailler avec nos fournisseurs pour résoudre les problèmes et les correctifs ainsi que la capacité à fournir et identifier les diagnostics nécessaires pour la cause première.
  • Surveillance proactive quotidienne des principales métriques du système mainframe pour identifier les opportunités d'amélioration.
  • Installation de logiciels mainframe tiers et de correctifs logiciels.
  • Répondre aux demandes des clients pour l'autorisation de gestion des accès.

Exigences : Vous avez de l'expérience avec

  • Une expérience des systèmes mainframe z/OS dans un environnement sysplex est requise pour qu'un candidat soit considéré pour ce rôle.
  • 4 à 7 ans d'expérience dans un rôle de soutien mainframe sont requis.
  • Expérience avec le langage de programmation REXX ou SAS et un atout si vous avez de l'expérience avec Assembler ou COBOL.
  • Connaissance modérée des concepts et fonctionnalités de JCL, TSO/ISPF et SDSF.
  • Expérience avec la connaissance de l'infrastructure et des composants de gestion des sorties BMC Control-D est un plus.

Nous pouvons vous offrir

• Une organisation multinationale avec 55 bureaux dans 20 pays et la possibilité de travailler à l'étranger

• 15 jours (3 semaines) de congé annuel payé plus 10 jours supplémentaires de congé personnel (jours flottants et jours de maladie)

• Un régime d'assurance complet comprenant : médical, dentaire, vision, assurance vie et invalidité à long terme

• Politique hybride flexible pour s'adapter à votre emploi du temps

• REEE avec cotisation de l'employeur jusqu'à 4 %

• Politique de certification d'enseignement supérieur

• Udemy à la demande pour tous les employés de Synechron avec un accès gratuit à plus de 5000 cours sélectionnés

• Opportunités de coaching avec des collègues expérimentés de nos Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) et de nos groupes de Centre d'Excellence (CoE)

• Projets de pointe dans les banques de premier plan, les institutions financières et les sociétés d'assurance au niveau mondial

• Une culture de travail véritablement diversifiée, amusante et Mondiale

DÉCLARATION DE DIVERSITÉ ET D'INCLUSION DE SYNECHRON

La diversité et l'inclusion sont fondamentales pour notre culture, et Synechron est fier d'être un lieu de travail égalitaire et un employeur d'action positive. Notre initiative de diversité, d'équité et d'inclusion (DEI) 'Synclusive' s'engage à favoriser une culture inclusive - promouvoir l'égalité, la diversité et un environnement respectueux de tous. Nous croyons fermement qu'une main-d'œuvre diversifiée aide à construire des entreprises plus fortes et plus prospères en tant qu'entreprise mondiale. Nous encourageons les candidatures de divers horizons, races, ethnies, religions, âges, état civil, genres, orientations sexuelles ou handicaps. Nous donnons à notre main-d'œuvre mondiale les moyens en offrant des arrangements de travail flexibles, du mentorat, une mobilité interne, des programmes d'apprentissage et de développement, et plus encore.


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