Software Architect (Mainframe COBOL)

IBM; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Software Engineer experienced in Mainframe COBOL for modernization conversion projects in Ottawa. In this role, you will work on problem determination and resolution, helping improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for innovative companies globally. Your contributions will be essential for enhancing application frameworks and client experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in COBOL, CICS, and debugging.
• Familiarity with SQL and DB2 concepts is a plus.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with problem determination in application modernization issues.
• Resolve application problems and document solutions.
• Modify internal COBOL framework as assigned.

Skills

COBOL

CICS programming

Debugging

Documentation

Communication

IDMS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SQL

DB2

Job description

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio

Your role and responsibilities

Software Engineer well versed in Mainframe COBOL to assist with Modernization conversion projects, including problem determination and resolution.

Responsibilities :

• Assist with Problem determination in application modernization issues in both the converted application COBOL code, and internal COBOLframework
• Resolve issues and / or make recommendations on corrections needed
• Document issues / resolution as required
• Make modifications to internal COBOL framework as assigned

Required education

None

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Excellent COBOL, COBOL / CICS programming and debugging skills
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Excellent understanding of IDMS application and Database usage, including tools

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Understanding of other programming languages a plus
• Familiarity with SQL and DB2 Database concepts a plus

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

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ABOUT IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship. For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

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