About DataKinetics
We are the global leader in Mainframe Performance and Optimization Solutions. For 45 years, the world’s largest banks, credit card, brokerage, insurance, healthcare, retail and telecommunication organizations have relied on DataKinetics to dramatically improve their data throughput and processing.

Our focus on customer support and innovation, combined with a deep understanding of our clients and their needs, allows us to help them save them millions of dollars each year, through easy-to-implement solutions. To learn more about us, please visit our website or LinkedIn. 

Why DataKinetics?
Our company is committed to providing a ‘politics free zone’ work environment where everyone contributes equally to our success – some have been doing it for 30 years. DataKinetics is a company with genuine people who enjoy working with each other every single day. We pride ourselves for being a company that has been recognized for its considerable contributions to the community and to the way we treat our team members. 

The Opportunity
Are you a seasoned Software Engineer looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Look no further! DataKinetics is currently seeking a talented individual to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis as a Software Engineer. This role incorporates some of the functions and responsibilities of a Software Architect and a Software Specialist offering a unique opportunity to be involved in evaluating, designing, implementing, supporting and maintaining software products developed by DataKinetics. 

With flexible schedules and work options, DKL follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from our Kanata, Ontario office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration. 

If you are a passionate software engineer who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply today and join our team!

What you’ll be doing:

• Primary responsibility for developing and maintaining the z/OS products written in Assembler
• Provide 3rd level support for software products
• Improve overall performance of products
• Provide technical input on the development and evolution of the products
• Deliver training on the products when the need arises
• Participate in the management and evolution of the development process and systems, including development, testing and support 
• Assist the Chief Product Officer with customer and vendor engagements
• Comfortable communicating with executives and customers

Your experience: 

• 5+ years of experience with mainframe assembler development specific to the z/OS operating system and other software products
• Some experience supporting /training of software development and use with little or no direction. This would include all aspects such as logical design, defining, implementing, monitoring, reporting and utilities
• Ability to write/read/debug assembler programs in a batch and online environment
• Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities
• Excellent English communication skills

Working at DataKinetics has its Perks
We offer a competitive compensation plan including creative benefits, an outstanding work environment, community involvement and growth potential.

• 15 Paid days of Vacation Allowance (increases after 5 completed years of service)
• Your birthday is a gifted day off from DataKinetics 
• 1 paid personal day to volunteer at a charity / cause of your choice 
• 9 other personal days to allow for urgent family matters, accidents, appointments, bereavement, sickness, wellness recovery and related 
• Annual training allowance equivalent to 1% of your salary 
• Company gifted days near annual year-end holiday season
• 50% RRSP match on up to 4% of your salary once you join the benefits plan
• Extended health and dental coverage, including an additional health spending account of $500 per annum once you join the benefits plan
• Sens ticket opportunities, a drink fridge, weekly staff lunch, select charitable matching, discount card for being a KRP tenant
• A great, welcoming corporate culture 
• Flexible schedule options 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting. DataKinetics is an equal opportunity employer, who highly values your diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome all applicants and encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request at any time during the recruitment process to individuals who self-identify as having a disability or special need.

DataKinetics is currently seeking Senior Software Engineers for a permanent full-time position.
This position incorporates some of the functions and responsibilities of a Software Architect and Software Specialist. Under general direction of the Chief Product Officer, the Senior Software Engineer will evaluate, design, implement, and maintain software products developed by DataKinetics.

Primary Duties

• Primary responsibility for developing and maintaining the z/OS products written in Assembler
• Provide 3rd level support for software products
• Improve overall performance of products
• Provide technical leadership on the development and evolution of the products
• Deliver training on the products when the need arises
• Participate in the management and evolution of the development process and systems, including development, testing and support

Skills Required

• 10+ years of experience with mainframe assembler development specific to the z/OS operating system and other software products
• Experience supporting/leading/training of software development and use with little or no direction. This would include all aspects such as logical design, defining, implementing, monitoring, reporting and utilities
• Ability to write/read/debug assembler programs in a batch and online environment
• Solid knowledge of mainframe JCL and utilities.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes but is not necessarily limited to a drug screen. The candidate must be able to travel internationally 10-25% of the time.

To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to:careers@dkl.com

DataKinetics is currently seeking a Senior Technical Writer for an immediate contract. The role will primarily involve document conversion projects, particularly from MS Word, PDF, and Framemaker into XML (DITA), but will also require building the necessary tags and document indexes and cross references.

The applicant should also have experience in conforming to defined standards, specifications and language usage principles, and possess knowledge of all aspects of the publishing and documentation management process. The applicant must demonstrate skills in collaboration, facilitation and negotiation, and have experience working both as part of a team, and in isolation.

Skills Required

• Technical writing
• Experience using XML authoring tools
• Familiarity with XML, XSL, DITA, XHTML
• Familiarity with Oxygen Author Editor
• Experience using Framemaker, PDF publishing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with IBM knowledge Base
• Familiarity with multiple Content Management Systems
• Familiarity with IBM mainframe technology

To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to:careers@dkl.com

We could have spent time writing a job description for this but we figured the title was pretty self-explanatory.

Besides, when was the last time the job description actually lasted past your 3rd day?

You’ve read about our company and you’ve gotten this far so you obviously want to work with a company where your voice will be heard and your contributions will be valued.

OK, then click the link and submit your resume.

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Show us you’re special and why we would be foolish not to hire you. Sky’s the limit (within good taste of course).