Mainframe Developer

Typical Day in Role:
• Design, code, test, document, implement, and maintain application programs and interfaces.
• Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results
• Modify, install, and prepare technical documentation for system software applications.
• Monitor systems capacity and performance, plan and execute disaster recovery procedures, and provide technical support
• Identify, escalate and document production impact issues
• Evaluate user requests for new or modified computer programs to determine feasibility, cost, time required and compatibility with current systems and capabilities

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1) 5+ years’ experience as a Senior Mainframe Developer
2) 1+ years of Tech Lead experience
3) 5+ years of experience with Cobol
4) 5+ years’ of experience with JCL
5) 3+ years’ of experience with DB2

Nice-To-Have Skills:
1) Experience with Endevor
2) Experience with CA7
3) Experience with File Manager
4) Experience from banking an asset

Soft Skills Required:
• Ability to work independently
• Communication skills
• Proactive mindset

Education:
Bachelor’s in a technical field

Best VS. Average Candidate:
Best has the all the skills required, average wouldn’t have DB2; Main key experience is with Cobol