Software Developer (COBOL) 8649-0915

Foilcon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services is seeking a Software Developer (COBOL) to work on exciting projects within the public sector. The role involves designing and enhancing software applications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting team members in testing activities. Candidates should have recent COBOL experience in MVS environments, along with strong analytical and communication skills, to thrive in this hybrid contract position.

Qualifications

• Recent COBOL developer experience in MVS environment required.
• Ability to navigate public sector project processes essential.
• Experience in software application testing and compliance with public sector standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop programs in COBOL on IBM Mainframe.
• Analyze business requirements and respond to client queries.
• Conduct testing and prepare test plans for new programs.

Skills

Public Sector Experience

COBOL

DB2

IMS

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

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Description

Responsibilities:

• Participate in business requirements walkthroughs.
• Analyze business requirement documents and liaise with clients.
• Design and develop new programs or enhancements to existing ones (environment: IBM Mainframe – COBOL and DB2, occasional IMS).
• Create and review Systems Response documents, Technical Specifications, and Implementation Plans.
• Code payment programs, including new and existing ones.
• Prepare test plans, test data, and perform unit testing of programs.
• Develop implementation plans and promote programs.
• Respond to client queries and troubleshoot production incidents as assigned.
• Update key knowledge transfer documents, such as Claims System documentation and Payment Systems overview.
• Conduct/participate in design walkthroughs and test case reviews.
• Support testing activities by team members.
• Report weekly on status, progress, and key issues/concerns.
• Transfer skills and knowledge to operations staff.
• Perform similar work related to other initiatives within PRSB as directed by the manager.

Skills and Experience Requirements

Public Sector Experience: (5 points)

• Experience developing/testing software applications in compliance with public sector regulations.
• Ability to navigate public sector project approval processes and meet government IT standards.
• Experience working within public sector environments, ensuring applications meet client needs and constraints.
• Understanding of public sector enterprise architecture and documentation standards.

Technical Skills: (50 points)

• Recent (within last year) experience as a COBOL developer in an MVS environment with DB2 and IMS.
• Experience with structured development methodologies.
• Knowledge of platforms, including OS, databases, communication protocols, middleware, and gateways.
• Experience maintaining large-scale IT systems, including high-volume batch programs.
• Design and development of new or enhanced programs (IBM Mainframe – COBOL, DB2, IMS).
• Ability to analyze business requirements and design structured, maintainable programs.
• Proficiency in writing modular, well-structured programs.
• Experience with system design and documentation.
• Understanding of relational databases.
• Preparation of test plans, test data, and unit testing.
• Development and promotion of modules and programs.

Analytical Skills: (30 points)

• Ability to analyze and update legacy COBOL code.
• Analysis of business requirements and client liaison.
• Design and development of programs/enhancements in IBM Mainframe environment.
• Responding to client queries and troubleshooting production issues.

Communication Skills: (15 points)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Consulting skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Proven team player with a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Experience working productively with business clients, testers, and technical staff such as DBAs.

Must Haves

• Recent (within last year) experience as a COBOL developer in an MVS environment with DB2 and IMS.
• Experience with structured development methodologies.
• Knowledge of platforms, OS, databases, communication protocols, middleware, and gateways.
• Experience maintaining large-scale IT systems, including high-volume batch programs.
• Design and development of new or enhanced programs (IBM Mainframe – COBOL, DB2, IMS).
• Ability to analyze business requirements and design structured, maintainable programs.
• Proficiency in writing modular, well-structured programs.
• Experience with system design and documentation.
• Understanding of relational databases.
• Preparation of test plans, test data, and unit testing.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting