RQ09940 - Sr. Software Developer - Back End

Source Code; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Source Code seeks a Sr. Software Developer - Back End with strong mainframe PL/I and XML experience to work on a 4-month contract in Toronto. Responsibilities include analyzing designs, preparing specifications, coding and testing, and coordinating with the IT cluster

The role requires 5+ years in mainframe PL/I transactions handling XML, with expertise in z/OS, IMS/DB2, File Aid/IBM File Manager, and PLITDLI API, delivering reliable back-end components.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with mainframe PL/I transactions that process XML input and produce XML output

Responsibilities

• Analyze current system design and code structures during concept phase
• Define changes required to support the new system in databases and data management
• Prepare technical specifications per OPS standards
• Identify problems and mitigation strategies
• Provide regular status reports
• Transfer knowledge to RUS and IT Cluster staff
• Report progress to Project Manager/Lead Technical Coordinator
• Design logical and physical models for changes
• Conduct JAD sessions to vet designs and obtain sign-off
• Develop new code and modify existing code for the design
• Interface with mid-tier developers
• Ensure QA standards are integrated into artefacts and code
• Prepare test data and unit tests
• Participate in integration testing with BAs and other developers
• Plan code retrofit with other projects
• Analyze defects and corrective actions
• Use Ministry mandated code libraries

Skills

z/OS knowledge

Mainframe PL/I

XML processing

DB2 for z/OS

PL/I APIs

Tools

File Aid V10.1 or higher

IBM File Manager V13.1 or higher

IMS DB V12

HALDB

DEDB

PLITDLI API

DB2 for z/OS V11

Job description

RQ09940 - Sr. Software Developer - Back End

About the job RQ09940 - Sr. Software Developer - Back End

RQ09940 - Sr. Software Developer - Back End

Contract 4 months, 2 possible extensions

2 Openings - 2 submissions

Security Level: CRJMC

Labour and Transportation Cluster

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.

Must Have:

• 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)
• Experience with IMS DB V12 or higher (HALDB and DEDB) using the PLITDLI API.
• Experience with DB2 for z/OS V11 or higher.
• 5+ years of experience writing mainframe PL/I transactions that process XML input and produce XML output and consume it.
• Recent experience in using PL/I V4.5 or higher within the last 5 years.