Mainframe Production Support

About The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Mainframe Production Support Engineer located in Montreal to support a project in the Financial Services sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 18 months but may be extended.

This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 3 days per week.

About You

We’re specifically looking for a senior resource, ideally with prior mainframe experience, who can bring both support and engineering expertise to the team.

Quick Overview :

• Technical stack focus: DB2, JCL, VSAM, COBOL.
• Immediate priorities: participate in knowledge transfer sessions and ensure BAU stability.
• Location: Montreal - We welcome applications from candidates based anywhere in Canada, with preference for those able to support onsite requirements as needed.

What we're looking for :

• 4-7 years mainframe production support
• Strong expertise: IMS, DB2, COBOL
• JCL, SORT, ICETOOL proficiency
• Experience handling production job failures and BAU support
• Deployment and implementation planning exposure
• Strong troubleshooting and stakeholder communication
• VSAM dataset management
• Ability to deliver quick fixes for batch failures
• Exposure to modern tools (VS Code, Copilot) is a plus

Salary for this role is based upon experience - with max range $85-$95k annually

About Us

About FDM

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.

With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time - while guiding our people toward exponential growth.

🌍 Global impact – 18 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe

🚀 25,000+ careers launched – and counting

🤝 300+ trusted client partners

Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Tech careers should be for everyone. With 75+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot - no barriers, just opportunities.

Please note that FDM’s recruitment and assessment processes involve third-party tools that use artificial intelligence.

ATTENTION: MONTREAL OPENINGS: Due to the operational requirements of these roles, including frequent communication with clients and FDM employees located outside Quebec, the duties associated with these positions require proficiency in English. / ATTENTION : OFFRES À MONTRÉAL : En raison des exigences opérationnelles de ces postes, y compris la communication fréquente avec des clients et des employés de FDM situés en dehors du Québec, les tâches associées à ces postes exigent une maîtrise de l'anglais.