Solutions IT Designer- Mainframe

TD; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Canada is seeking a senior developer to lead solution design and development of complex applications. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in programming and technical environments, specifically in mainframe technologies. Responsibilities include consulting on software design, ensuring quality across technical deliverables, and collaborating with various teams. A bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience are required for this challenging role.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years relevant experience in application and systems development.
• Advanced knowledge of technical environments and multiple programming languages.
• Ability to lead complex design and development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed solution designs and act as an application SME.
• Review technical deliverables and ensure quality adherence.
• Support knowledge management processes for LOB/portfolio.

Skills

Solution design

Problem-solving

Knowledge of programming languages

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate

Tools

SQL

Mainframe

IBM OS/390

Job description

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

CUSTOMER

• Responsible for developing and documenting detailed solution design within SDS and act as an application SME through the design and development lifecycle ensuring alignment with Architecture
• May also be accountable for complex applications/systems development, programming /coding
• Lead the creation of solution options and ultimately a comprehensive end-to-end solution and coordinate relevant stakeholders, as required to support development initiatives
• Provide estimates for new projects and initiatives for the development / design component of the overall plan working with relevant team members / stakeholders
• Develop functional, technical and user interface designs for an application / system that meets the defined requirements (business, enterprise architecture direction, system performance and development standards)
• Consult on development of the System Requirements Specification (SRS) and apply functional knowledge of business functions to design optimal software / systems

SHAREHOLDER

• Review technical deliverables throughout detailed design and development phase to ensure quality adherence and identify gaps or redesign requirements as needed
• Work with the Technology Project Manager, Business Analysts / Systems Analysts, and other team members to define metrics and performance goals for the application
• Comply with well-defined enterprise technology delivery practices and standards and project management disciplines, business technology architecture, and risk and production capacity - including development of project documentation of system requirements, estimates of scope and cost, etc.
• Deliver effective and efficient solutions by meeting key project milestones and ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget, and adhere to the corporate quality and security standards
• Assist in the identification of opportunities to minimize cost, provide recommendations and/or deliver corresponding strategic solutions to support cost effectiveness and to enhance stakeholder experience
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to quality, standards compliance, reusability and ease of maintenance, Operational Readiness Reviews, and supporting gating and review sign-offs for solution design
• Support knowledge management processes for LOB / portfolio and ensure knowledge is codified, monitored, tracked and managed
• Ensure design leverages existing reusable components and has traceability to business requirements and ensure new modules are designed with reusability as a key requirement
• Identify and address application and data issues and cross-capability and cross-release issues that affect application integrity
• Provide technical support for escalated incidents / outages to ensure that they are resolved efficiently with minimal impact to stakeholders

EMPLOYEE / TEAM

• Continuously enhance knowledge / expertise in own area and keep current with leading-edge technologies, emerging trends / developments and grow expertise of the business, applications, infrastructure, analytical tools and techniques
• Prioritize and manage own workload in order to deliver quality results and meet timelines
• Support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency of the business unit and/or team
• Establish effective relationships across multiple business and technology partners, program and project managers
• Participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business units

BREADTH & DEPTH

• Performs complex to difficult technical tasks independently
• Advanced knowledge of the business , technical environment, processes, tools, various and multiple programming languages, operating systems, solutions design and other relevant technology areas
• Subject matter expert in at least one area of discipline and consults with clients / or project teams on all aspects of research, analysis, design, hardware / software support, development of technical solutions and/or testing
• Works independently as the senior developer on a diverse range of activities and provides technical guidance to others to help resolve issues within area of expertise
• Leads the development of detailed, complex and/or comprehensive project plans and understands impact / risk of integrating third party solutions
• Typically reports to an IT Manager or above

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate
• 5-7 years relevant experience

Additional Requirements

• Extensive Knowledge is required unless noted as a nice to have
• Mainframe Experience
• IMS DB/DC - Extensive knowledge, SAS, DB2, Smart Restart, CA-7, JCL, SQL, IBM OS/390, Z/OS, TSO, ISPF, QMF, SPUFI, CLIST, VSAM, File-aid, NDM, FTP, Endevor
• Netron Cap (nice to have), Test Sets (nice to have), Service Now (nice to have), RC Secure (nice to have), ICETOOLS (nice to have), INSYNC (nice to have).
• Distributed languages/framework/code management/servers/operating systems (highly recommended knowledge)

Language Requirement (Quebec only)

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