Linux Systems Developer (C++ PostgreSQL Mainframe Integration)

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: CAD 101 - 101

Experience Required: 7-10years

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Linux Systems Developer with expertise in software compilation C development and PostgreSQL. This role involves building and optimizing custom software for Linux environments integrating with mainframe systems and supporting application deployments. The ideal candidate will also collaborate with vendors manage SOPs and participate in both non-production and production releases.

Roles & Responsibilities

Development & Compilation

Design and develop Linux applications using C and POSIX APIs.
Customize and maintain build systems (Makefiles CMake) for complex software compilation.
Perform cross-compilation for hybrid environments (Linux mainframe).
Optimize binaries for performance memory usage and reliability.
Implement database logic and optimize queries in PostgreSQL (PL/pgSQL indexing query tuning).

Mainframe Integration

Work with z/OS UNIX System Services (USS) for POSIX-compliant code execution.
Integrate Linux applications with CICS IMS and TableBase for transaction and data flows.
Handle EBCDIC ASCII conversions and ensure data integrity across platforms.

Application Support & Operations

Provide application support for production and non-production environments.
Collaborate with vendors for issue resolution patches and upgrades.
Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operational tasks.
Participate in deployment activities including validation and rollback planning.
Monitor application health and troubleshoot performance issues.

DevOps & Automation

Work with CI/CD pipelines for Linux and mainframe integration.
Automate build deployment and monitoring processes using Shell/Python scripting.

Ensure compliance with security standards and operational best practices

Requirements

Required Skills

Strong proficiency in C (modern standards) STL multi-threading and memory management.
Expertise in Linux system programming (POSIX APIs IPC signals).
Hands-on experience with GNU toolchain (gcc g ld make CMake).
Knowledge of PostgreSQL (schema design query optimization PL/pgSQL).
Familiarity with cross-compilation and hybrid architecture builds.
Experience with mainframe integration (CICS IMS TableBase).
Debugging and profiling tools: gdb strace perf valgrind.
Strong scripting skills in Shell and Python.

Nice-to-Have

Experience with z/Linux (Linux on IBM Z).
Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
Understanding of RACF/ACF2 security models.

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Excellent communication and vendor management skills.
Ability to document processes and maintain SOPs.