Job Description

We are seeking Back-End Software Developers with expertise in PL/I V4.5+, IMS DB, DB2, Fujitsu NetCOBOL, and IBM mainframe tools. The role involves developing, maintaining, and optimizing mainframe-based applications, integrating systems, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring seamless functionality.

Advantages
•Hybrid Work Model – Work 3 days onsite and 2 days remote for flexibility.
•Mainframe Expertise – Gain hands-on experience with IBM z/OS, DB2, IMS DB, and IBM Debug Tool.
•Legacy & Modern Integration – Work on XML-based transactions, SFTP scripting, and mainframe-to-mid-tier integration.
•Structured Development Process – Engage in JAD sessions, technical specifications, QA, and defect resolution.
•Challenging and Impactful Work – Contribute to large-scale system development and modernization projects.

Responsibilities
•Analyze and document current system logical and physical design.
•Design technical specifications and ensure compliance with QA standards.
•Develop, modify, and maintain PL/I and COBOL applications.
•Work with IMS DB, DB2, and mainframe-based storage solutions.
•Create and optimize checkpoint restartable IMS BMPs.

•Implement batch processing and XML-based transaction services.
•Debug and troubleshoot mainframe applications using IBM Debug Tool.
•Participate in integration testing, JAD sessions, and defect resolution.
•Support system performance tuning and modernization efforts.
•Ensure secure data transfer using SFTP scripting.

Qualifications
•10+ years of experience in mainframe-based programming and analysis.
•Recent experience with PL/I V4.5+ and Fujitsu NetCOBOL V4+.
•5+ years working with XML-based IMS transactions and mid-tier integrations.
•Expertise in IBM mainframe tools, including Endevor, File Manager, and Debug Tool.
•Proficiency in database management with IMS DB V12+ and DB2 for z/OS V11+.
•Experience with Visual Studio, Harvest Source Control, and Windows workstation tools.
•Familiarity with public sector policies related to transportation safety and vehicle registration is a plus.

Summary
This role offers an opportunity to work on critical back-end systems, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and integration with modern platforms. If you have strong expertise in mainframe development, database management, and XML-based transaction processing, this position provides an exciting and high-impact career opportunity.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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