Back End Developer (IBM PL/I, Fujitsu NetCOBOL, IBM mainframe DB)

Source Code; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Toronto is seeking a Back End Developer with expertise in PL/I and Fujitsu NetCOBOL. The role involves analyzing system designs, creating specifications, and developing code for mainframe applications. Candidates should have at least 10 years of programming experience, proficiency with mainframe tools, and knowledge of public sector policies. This position will be crucial in supporting the development of applications interfacing with mainframe and XML systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in programming and analysis.
• 5+ years experience with mainframe PL/I transactions.
• Experience with mainframe Screen Handling and Windows workstation tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current system design and code structures.
• Create technical specifications as per OPS standards.
• Development and modification of online, batch, and workstation code.

Skills

PL/I

Fujitsu NetCOBOL

XML processing

DB2 for z/OS

SFTP scripting

Visual Studio

Tools

IBM Debug Tool

File Aid

IBM Fault Analyzer

Endevor

Job description

Back End Developer (IBM PL/I, Fujitsu NetCOBOL, IBM mainframe DB)

Job Openings Back End Developer (IBM PL/I, Fujitsu NetCOBOL, IBM mainframe DB)

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Back End Developer (IBM PL/I, Fujitsu NetCOBOL, IBM mainframe DB)

Responsibilities / Deliverable / Skill Set Requirements

• Analysis leading to detailed information related to the current system logical and physical design and code structures during the concept phase of project
• Analysis of technical database requirements leading to definition of changes required to support the new system. Interface and arrangements with the DBA/Data Management staff to progress these changes.
• Creation of technical specifications in accordance with the OPS standards.
• Identification of problems/issues along with mitigation strategies
• Regular status reports on progress made.
• Effective knowledge transfer to RUS and I&IT Cluster staff at all stages of this assignment
• Report status to and follow overall direction from the Project Manager and/or Lead Technical Coordinator
• Logical and physical design required to incorporate the required changes.
• JAD sessions / walkthroughs to vet the design and obtain signoff of the technical specifications.
• Development of new code and modification of existing code (online, batch and workstation) to implement the design as signed off in the technical specifications.
• Interface with the mid-tier developers.
• Ensure that the appropriate QA technical standards are incorporated into all artefacts and system code.
• Preparation of test data and code unit testing.
• Participation in integration testing including input to the integration test plan, setup of the test environment, creation of test data, execution of integration tests with the BAs and other developers, recording of test results and defect repair.
• Planning and participation in code retrofit with other developers that are modifying the same LCS code in other projects.
• Analysis of reported defects and corrections required to eliminate the defects.
• Use of Ministry mandated management tools for code libraries.

Skill Set Requirements for Mainframe Developers:

• Recent experience in using PL/I V4.5 or higher within the last 5 years.
• Fujitsu NetCOBOL V4 or higher
• 10+ years experience in programming and analysis.
• 10+ years experience in designing and developing windows client application interacting with IMS TM applications.
• 5+ years of experience writing mainframe PL/I transactions that process XML input and produce XML output and can consume non-mainframe webservices (Mainframe Mid-Tier integration, IMSCONNECT)
• Knowledge of Ontarios Vehicle Licensing and Transportation Safetys policies around the Vehicle line of business.
• Experience working in accordance with policies and procedures of Ontario Public Service
• Experience with mainframe Screen Handling (MFS)
• Experience with windows workstation Screen Handling Software (SCREENIO)
• Experience with IMS DB V12 or higher (HALDB and DEDB) using the PLITDLI API.
• Experience with DB2 for z/OS V11 or higher
• Experience in Endevor source control tool
• Experience in writing checkpoint restartable IMS BMPs
• Experience scripting for SFTP (preferably in a mainframe environment)
• Experience with z/OS V2.2 or higher
• Expertise using mainframe IBM Debug Tool V13.1 or higher
• Expertise using file and database management tools (either File Aid V10.1 or higher, or IBM File Manager V13.1 or higher)
• Expertise using failure diagnostic tools (either Abend Aid V12.4 or higher, or IBM Fault Analyzer V13.1 or higher)
• Experience with IBM sort utility (DFSORT)
• Visual Studio 2008 or higher
• Harvest Source Control V12.5 or higher

Evaluation Criteria

• IBM mainframe tools 15%
• - Experience with z/OS V2.2 or higher
• - Expertise using file and database management tools (either File Aid V10.1 or higher, or
• - Expertise using mainframe IBM Debug Tool V13.1 or higher
• - IBM File Manager V13.1 or higher)
• - Expertise using failure diagnostic tools (either Abend Aid V12.4 or higher, or IBM Fault
• - Analyzer V13.1 or higher)
• - Experience with IBM sort utility (DFSORT)

IBM mainframe DBs, APIs, mainframe source control, mainframe batch 20%

• - Experience with IMS DB V12 or higher (HALDB and DEDB) using the PLITDLI API.
• - Experience with DB2 for z/OS V11 or higher
• - Experience in Endevor source control tool
• - Experience in writing checkpoint restartable IMS BMPs
• - 5+ years of experience writing mainframe PL/I transactions that process XML input and produce XML output and are able to consume
• - 10+ years experience in designing and developing windows client application interacting with IMS TM applications.

Programming Languages

• Recent experience in using PL/I V4.5 or higher within the last 5 years.
• Fujitsu NetCOBOL V4 or higher
• 10+ years experience in programming and analysis.

Public Sector Experience

• Knowledge of driver licensing and transportation safety policies around the Vehicle Registration line of business.
• Experience working in accordance with policies and procedures of public sector

Screen Handling

• Experience with mainframe Screen Handling (MFS)
• Experience with windows workstation Screen Handling Software (SCREENIO)

Windows workstation tools

• Visual Studio 2008 or higher
• Harvest Source Control V12.5 or higher

Connectivity

• Experience scripting for SFTP (preferably in a mainframe environment)