Expert Analyst-Programmer - COBOL

Harris Computer; Winnipeg; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a COBOL Analyst-Programmer to enhance their integrated management software solutions. In this pivotal role, you will design, program, and document software while collaborating with business analysts and clients to meet specific IT needs. Your expertise in COBOL and legacy systems will be crucial as you perform coding, unit testing, and integration of solutions. This role also involves providing technical support and conducting quality assessments to ensure compliance with specifications. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers a flexible work environment with generous vacation and benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for seasoned professionals.

Benefits

3 weeks of paid vacation

5 days of personal leave

Remote work access

Flexible hours

100% employer-paid group insurance

Active lifestyle program

Employee assistance program

Group RRSP participation

Qualifications

• Over 11 years of experience in COBOL development in a legacy environment.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience and training required.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, document, and implement software based on client needs.
• Conduct quality control assessments and provide technical support to clients.

Skills

COBOL Development

SCO Unix/Linux

Windows Server

AGILE Methodology

C and SQL

Web Services Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microfocus COBOL

Fujitsu COBOL

Java

Node.js

SOAP

JSON

C#

Job description

Our acceo profitmaster product, a division of Harris Computer, is a powerful integrated management software system specifically designed for hardware and building supply centres. To further ensure sound business management, we offer a comprehensive range of additional services, such as training, analysis, consulting, management audits and technical support. We also provide all the necessary equipment. With our solutions, retailers can increase their management efficiency and improve their performance thanks to several modules and functions which easily integrate all retailer processes. For more information about acceo profitMaster, please visit http://acceo.com/en/products/profitmaster/

As a COBOL Analyst-Programmer you will be in charge of designing, programming, documenting, and implementing software, in whole or in part, based on information supplied by the Business Analyst or the client. You are called upon to analyze clients' specific IT needs in order to provide solutions to meet those needs. You apply your expertise and experience to your colleagues, and help improve quality standards by sharing your knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Development Team Lead, the Senior will:
• Perform analysis, coding, unit testing, and integration of new/existing solutions;
• Act as COBOL technical expert;
• Provide support, make recommendations, and implement procedures and guidelines in respect of a wide range of complex problems associated with computer systems;
• Document programs according to the development processes specific to the business unit;
• Conduct quality control assessments by developing and establishing test scenarios to ensure that the systems and programs developed comply with specifications and contain no errors;
• Provide clients with technical support when they encounter problems; help establish corrective actions;
• Draw up functional analyses based on client needs;
• Ensure that functionalities and modules developed integrate properly into existing system;
• Perform code review of work done by junior and intermediate programmers;
• Carry out all other tasks associated with the position and requested by Superior.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or combination of relevant experience and training;
• More than 11 years of relevant experience;
• Excellent and extensive working experience as a COBOL Developer in a legacy environment;
• Strong knowledge of SCO Unix/Linux environments and tools;
• Good knowledge of Windows Environment (Windows Server 2012/2016, Windows 7/8/10);
• Exposure to retail processes and systems (Accounting, POS, Inventory etc);
• Knowledge of AGILE methodology, design models.

Assets:

• Knowledge of Microfocus and Fujitsu COBOL compilers;
• Knowledge of C and SQL;
• Knowledge of Web Services development including java node.js, SOAP and JSON messaging;
• Knowledge of C#.

What we offer you:

• From the first year, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 4 week after 3 years of service and 5 week after 7 years of service with the company;
• Five days of personal leave per year;
• Access to working remotely, flexible hours and full autonomy;
• Group insurance paid 100% by the employer first day of employment;
• An active lifestyle program (annual bonus);
• An employee assistance program;
• Group RRSPs in which the employer participates;
• And many others … !

The Harris Talent Acquisition Team does not use text messages to communicate with candidates or solicit confidential information. We encourage all candidates to apply for posted positions. They will be contacted either by a Harris manager or a member of the talent acquisition team for an interview once the required criteria are met.