RQ08649 - Software Developer - Senior

Rubicon Path; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Developer with expertise in COBOL and DB2. The successful candidate will participate in the development and design of applications while adhering to public sector regulations. The role is hybrid, requiring three days onsite and two remote. Applicants must have a proven ability to analyze business requirements and deliver effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a COBOL developer in an MVS environment.
• Ability to analyze and update legacy COBOL code.
• Experience with large scale IT systems, including high-volume batch programs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in business requirements walkthroughs.
• Development and design of new programs or enhancements.
• Preparation of test plans, test data, and unit-testing of programs.

Skills

COBOL development

DB2 database access

MVS environment experience

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

About the job RQ08649 - Software Developer - Senior

Description

Responsibilities:

• Participate in business requirements walkthroughs.
• Analysis of business requirement documents and liaison with clients.
• Development and design of new programs or enhancements to existing ones (environment: IBM Mainframe COBOL and DB2, occasional IMS).
• Creation and walk-through of Systems Response documents, Technical Specifications and Implementation Plans.
• Coding of payment programs including new and existing.
• Preparation of test plans, test data, and unit-testing of programs.
• Preparation of implementation plans and promotion of programs.
• As assigned, response to client queries and trouble‑shooting of production incidents.
• Updates to key knowledge transfer documents such as the Claims System documentation and the Overview of Architected Payment Systems.
• Conduct/participate in design walkthroughs as well as test case and test results walkthroughs.
• Support testing of the changes by other team members.
• Weekly reporting on status, progress, and key issue/concerns as directed by the Project Lead or Sr. Project Manager.
• Transfer skills and knowledge to selected OPS staff.

• The resource may be required to do similar work related to the role, for other initiatives within PRSB, as directed by the manager.

Assignment Type: This position is currently listed as "Hybrid" and consultants will be required to work onsite at the work location 3 days a week and 2 days from home. The details of this arrangement will be confirmed with the Hiring Manager.

Extension/Amendment Attestation: These resources will be acquired through the IT Source Resource Pool or VOR Competitive arrangement #Tender_12075 Managed Service Provider for Contingent IT Resources and/or Successor VOR for services all ending April 5, 2026. VOR #Tender_12075 terminates April 5, 2026.

Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Public Sector Experience

• Demonstrated experience in developing/testing software applications in alignment with public sector regulations and standards.
• Proven ability to navigate public sector project approval processes and deliver solutions that meet government IT compliance requirements.
• Experience working within public sector environments, ensuring that developed applications meet the specific needs and constraints of government clients.
• Strong understanding of public sector enterprise architecture and the ability to produce technical documentation that adheres to government standards.

Technical Skills

• Recent (within last year) experience as a COBOL developer in an MVS environment writing programs that access DB2 and IMS databases.
• Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications.
• Experience with one or more platforms, including the operating system, database technology, communication protocols, middleware and gateways.
• Experience developing or maintaining large scale IT systems, including high‑volume batch programs.
• Development and design of new programs or enhancements to existing ones (environment: IBM Mainframe COBOL and DB2, occasional IMS).
• Ability to understand and analyze business requirements, and to design structured programs that efficiently satisfy these requirements.
• Ability to write programs that are modular, well‑structured, and easy to maintain.
• Demonstrated success writing system design and implementation documents.
• Experience with, and understanding of, relational databases.
• Preparation of test plans, test data, and unit‑testing of programs.
• Preparation of implementation plans and promotion of modules.
• Participate in business requirements walkthroughs.
• Conduct/participate in design walkthroughs.
• Conduct/participate in coding walkthroughs.

Analytical Skills

• Ability to analyse and update legacy COBOL code.
• Analysis of business requirement documents and liaison with clients.
• Development and design of new programs or enhancements to existing ones (environment: IBM Mainframe COBOL and DB2, occasional IMS).
• Respond to client queries and troubleshooting of production incidents; proven and demonstrable troubleshooting and analytical experience.

Communications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders.
• A demonstrated team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated success in working productively with business clients, testers, and technical specialists such as DBAs.

MUST HAVES:

• Recent (within last year) experience as a COBOL developer in an MVS environment writing programs that access DB2 and IMS databases.
• Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications.
• Experience with one or more platforms, including the operating system, database technology, communication protocols, middleware and gateways.
• Experience developing or maintaining large scale IT systems, including high‑volume batch programs.
• Development and design of new programs or enhancements to existing ones (environment: IBM Mainframe COBOL and DB2, occasional IMS).
• Ability to understand and analyze business requirements, and to design structured programs that efficiently satisfy these requirements.
• Ability to write programs that are modular, well‑structured, and easy to maintain.
• Demonstrated success writing system design and implementation documents.
• Experience with, and understanding of, relational databases.
• Preparation of test plans, test data, and unit‑testing of programs.
• Ability to analyse and update legacy COBOL code.