Connect Systems Programmer

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 24, 2026
1 position

$85,000–$95,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 18, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

The successful candidate will maintain, design, and deploy z/OS Connect and IMS infrastructure on the z/OS platform. They will also provide technical support and consultation to architects, business analysts, and application developers.

Job details

Toronto, ON | Full time position | Hybrid | $85,000 - $95,000 annually Our Banking Client is 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. Mainframe & Database Services group within 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 Analyst and application developers on application design and functions that is related to IMS, DB2, CICS, WAS z/OS, and z/OS Connect. Job Description/Accountabilities: 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: 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] Specific Educational Requirements/Accreditations: College / University or equivalent work experience Other Qualifications/Skills/Experience: 5-10 years of Mainframe system or application experience, with most of the following skills: Fundamental understanding of IBM's Mainframe and z/OS Platform Understanding of z/OS component and architecture 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 Good written and verbal communication skills The successful candidate must be a self-starter, team player, and able to collaborate positively with other departments

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 5-10 years of mainframe system or application experience and a fundamental understanding of the z/OS platform. The role requires a college or university degree or equivalent work experience and the ability to provide 24/7 on-call support.