We are seeking a Senior Software Developer specializing in IBM Mainframe technologies to lead the development and design of enterprise-scale legacy infrastructure. You will be responsible for the full development lifecycle, from analyzing business requirements to the design, coding, and implementation of robust COBOL programs within an MVS environment. This role focuses on high-performance batch processing and modernizing core backend components.
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Pay Rate: $554.83- $590.41/Diem
Advantages
- Play a vital role in the systems that facilitate essential large-scale payment and claims processing.
- Lead design walkthroughs and technical specification sessions for foundational legacy applications.
- Work within a structured, onsite team environment focused on high-quality delivery and knowledge sharing.
- Benefit from a stable, multi-year contract with clear project milestones and extension options.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop new programs or enhancements using COBOL and DB2 (with occasional IMS database interaction) within an IBM Mainframe environment.
- Create and lead walkthroughs for Systems Response documents, Technical Specifications, and Implementation Plans. Ensure all code is modular, well-structured, and maintainable.
- Specialize in the coding and maintenance of architected payment programs, ensuring accuracy and high-performance in high-volume batch processing.
- Prepare comprehensive test plans and test data. Perform rigorous unit testing and support team-wide testing efforts and results walkthroughs.
- Troubleshoot production incidents and respond to complex client queries to ensure system stability and minimal downtime.
- Maintain and update critical documentation, including system manuals and payment architecture overviews.
- Facilitate the transfer of technical skills and system knowledge to internal staff through mentoring and documentation.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience as a COBOL developer in an MVS environment writing programs that access DB2 and IMS databases.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining large-scale IT systems, specifically high-volume batch programs.
- Deep understanding of relational database technology and structured design methodologies.
- Ability to analyze and update legacy COBOL code and translate complex business requirement documents (BRD) into technical solutions.
- Proven success in writing system design, implementation, and promotion documents.
- Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
Summary
If you are a Software Developer who excels at solving complex logic puzzles within legacy systems and has a passion for high-performance COBOL programming, we encourage you to apply today!
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.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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We are seeking a Senior Software Developer specializing in IBM Mainframe technologies to lead the development and design of enterprise-scale legacy infrastructure. You will be responsible for the full development lifecycle, from analyzing business requirements to the design, coding, and implementation of robust COBOL programs within an MVS environment. This role focuses on high-performance batch processing and modernizing core backend components.
Pay Rate: $554.83- $590.41/Diem
Advantages
- Play a vital role in the systems that facilitate essential large-scale payment and claims processing.
- Lead design walkthroughs and technical specification sessions for foundational legacy applications.
- Work within a structured, onsite team environment focused on high-quality delivery and knowledge sharing.
- Benefit from a stable, multi-year contract with clear project milestones and extension options.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop new programs or enhancements using COBOL and DB2 (with occasional IMS database interaction) within an IBM Mainframe environment.
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- Create and lead walkthroughs for Systems Response documents, Technical Specifications, and Implementation Plans. Ensure all code is modular, well-structured, and maintainable.
- Specialize in the coding and maintenance of architected payment programs, ensuring accuracy and high-performance in high-volume batch processing.
- Prepare comprehensive test plans and test data. Perform rigorous unit testing and support team-wide testing efforts and results walkthroughs.
- Troubleshoot production incidents and respond to complex client queries to ensure system stability and minimal downtime.
- Maintain and update critical documentation, including system manuals and payment architecture overviews.
- Facilitate the transfer of technical skills and system knowledge to internal staff through mentoring and documentation.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience as a COBOL developer in an MVS environment writing programs that access DB2 and IMS databases.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining large-scale IT systems, specifically high-volume batch programs.
- Deep understanding of relational database technology and structured design methodologies.
- Ability to analyze and update legacy COBOL code and translate complex business requirement documents (BRD) into technical solutions.
- Proven success in writing system design, implementation, and promotion documents.
- Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
Summary
If you are a Software Developer who excels at solving complex logic puzzles within legacy systems and has a passion for high-performance COBOL programming, we encourage you to apply today!
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.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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