RQ09797 - 2 x Sr. Software Developer - Back End

Source Code; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Source Code in Toronto seeks a Sr. Software Developer - Back End with strong mainframe PL/I background to design, implement, and integrate backend systems in a complex environment.

The role requires hands-on development of PL/I transactions handling XML and interacting with IMS DB and DB2 on z/OS, plus collaboration with DBA/Data Management teams and mid-tier peers. Office presence 3 days/week in Toronto is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience writing mainframe PL/I transactions that process XML input and produce XML output and consume it.
• Recent experience with PL/I V4.5+ within the last 5 years.
• Experience with IMS DB V12 and HALDB/DED B using PLITDLI API.
• Experience with DB2 for z/OS V11 or higher.
• Experience with z/OS V2.2 or higher.
• Expertise with File Aid V10.1 or IBM File Manager V13.1.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 to implement the design as signed off in the technical specifications.
• Interface with the mid-tier developers.
• Ensure QA standards are incorporated into all artefacts and system code.
• Preparation of test data and code unit testing.
• Participation in integration testing including test plan & execution.
• Planning and participation in code retrofit with other developers.
• Analysis of reported defects and corrective actions.
• Use of mandated management tools for code libraries.

Skills

PL/I programming

XML processing

Mainframe experience

JAD/IT coordination

Tools

IMS DB V12 (HALDB/DEDB)

DB2 for z/OS V11

PLITDLI API

z/OS V2.2

File Aid / IBM File Manager

Job description

RQ09797 - 2 x Sr. Software Developer - Back End

About the job RQ09797 - 2 x Sr. Software Developer - Back End

RQ09797 - Sr. Software Developer - Back End

Toronto (87 William Hearst Ave.) -required to come to the office 3 days a week

2 Openings

Max number of candidate submissions - 2(two)

• 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.

Must-have:

• 5+ years of experience writing mainframe PL/I transactions that process XML input and produce XML output and consume it.
• Programming Languages 25%
  • Recent experience in using PL/I V4.5 or higher within the last 5 years
• 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
• 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 IBM File Manager V13.1 or higher