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Are you a seasoned Technology Architect with deep expertise in Mainframe IMS & DB2 infrastructure and complex data center migrations? This is a hybrid contract opportunity for someone who will play a critical role in sustaining daily operations and leading modernization efforts as part of a major data center transformation initiative.
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Our client is looking for a Technology Architect for a contract role of 9 months with the flexibility of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, based in Toronto.
Advantages
🏢 Hybrid work model: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
🧠Act as a subject matter expert in mainframe modernization and optimization
đź’Ľ Hands-on involvement in a large-scale data center transformation
🛠️ Engage in day-to-day IMS & DB2 support plus project-based mainframe software migration
đź“ť High-impact role with a focus on planning, decommissioning, optimization, and knowledge transfer
Responsibilities
• Provide operational and technical support for mainframe IMS & DB2 infrastructure
• Plan, implement, and maintain software upgrades, patches, and refreshes
• Oversee transition activities and guide team resources during migration phases
• Lead decommissioning efforts for legacy mainframe systems and software
• Create and maintain Method of Procedure (MOP) documents for technical changes
• Participate in incident and problem resolution; meet SLA metrics for ticket closure
• Contribute to modernization and software cost optimization initiatives
• Support documentation and knowledge transfer for transformation and operational continuity
Qualifications
Must Have:
• 10+ years of experience supporting and overseeing mainframe IMS & DB2 infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience with large-scale enterprise service replacements and migrations
• Strong familiarity with modern Data Centre service models and approaches
• Hands-on experience with complex transition and refresh initiatives
• Proven ability to manage KTLO (Keep the Lights On) activities and modernization efforts
Nice to Have:
• Recent (within 3 years) experience in public sector environments
• Strong documentation, communication, and change management skills
• Experience contributing to large data center uplifts, migrations, and decommissioning
Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a high-level Technology Architect to contribute to major infrastructure modernization projects while maintaining critical day-to-day operations. Ideal for those with a solid track record in enterprise-level migrations, data center transitions, and cost-saving software optimizations.
If you are interested in this role, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Are you a seasoned Technology Architect with deep expertise in Mainframe IMS & DB2 infrastructure and complex data center migrations? This is a hybrid contract opportunity for someone who will play a critical role in sustaining daily operations and leading modernization efforts as part of a major data center transformation initiative.
Our client is looking for a Technology Architect for a contract role of 9 months with the flexibility of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, based in Toronto.
Advantages
🏢 Hybrid work model: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
🧠Act as a subject matter expert in mainframe modernization and optimization
đź’Ľ Hands-on involvement in a large-scale data center transformation
🛠️ Engage in day-to-day IMS & DB2 support plus project-based mainframe software migration
đź“ť High-impact role with a focus on planning, decommissioning, optimization, and knowledge transfer
Responsibilities
• Provide operational and technical support for mainframe IMS & DB2 infrastructure
• Plan, implement, and maintain software upgrades, patches, and refreshes
• Oversee transition activities and guide team resources during migration phases
...
• Lead decommissioning efforts for legacy mainframe systems and software
• Create and maintain Method of Procedure (MOP) documents for technical changes
• Participate in incident and problem resolution; meet SLA metrics for ticket closure
• Contribute to modernization and software cost optimization initiatives
• Support documentation and knowledge transfer for transformation and operational continuity
Qualifications
Must Have:
• 10+ years of experience supporting and overseeing mainframe IMS & DB2 infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience with large-scale enterprise service replacements and migrations
• Strong familiarity with modern Data Centre service models and approaches
• Hands-on experience with complex transition and refresh initiatives
• Proven ability to manage KTLO (Keep the Lights On) activities and modernization efforts
Nice to Have:
• Recent (within 3 years) experience in public sector environments
• Strong documentation, communication, and change management skills
• Experience contributing to large data center uplifts, migrations, and decommissioning
Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a high-level Technology Architect to contribute to major infrastructure modernization projects while maintaining critical day-to-day operations. Ideal for those with a solid track record in enterprise-level migrations, data center transitions, and cost-saving software optimizations.
If you are interested in this role, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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