Mainframe Development Lead (Migration)

Recutify Inc.

  • Toronto, ON
  • $50.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
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Hiring: Mainframe Development Lead (Migration) Toronto (Hybrid)Pay Rate: CAD $50/hr (Keep margin)
Location: Toronto 4 days onsite
Start Date: ASAP
GTD ID: H6T5Y1 Role OverviewWe are hiring a Mainframe Development Lead (TSA Migration) to drive a high-impact legacy modernization initiative. This role will lead the migration of FOCUS-based applications to COBOL, JCL, and SORT/ICETOOL on the mainframe.You will combine technical leadership, hands-on development, and migration ownership, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, stability, and functional accuracy. MUST-HAVE SKILLS (With Required Experience) Mainframe Development & Architecture
  • 8+ years of experience in Mainframe Application Development
  • 5+ years in Technical Solution Architecture / Lead roles
  • Strong experience leading end-to-end design and delivery
COBOL Development
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in COBOL
  • Expertise in batch processing, program design, and optimization
JCL + SORT / ICETOOL
  • 6+ years working with JCL
  • 5+ years experience using SORT and ICETOOL utilities
  • Proven ability to handle data transformation and batch optimization
DB2 (SQL & Performance)
  • 5+ years of experience with DB2 and SQL
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Batch integration
  • Query optimization
  • Performance tuning
VSAM (Data Handling)
  • 4+ years working with:
  • KSDS
  • ESDS
  • RRDS
  • Experience managing large-scale datasets
Migration / Modernization Experience
  • 5+ years in legacy system migration or modernization
  • Proven track record of:
  • Converting legacy logic into modern batch solutions
  • Ensuring data validation, reconciliation, and parallel runs
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead migration from FOCUS COBOL/JCL/SORT ICETOOL
  • Own solution design, architecture decisions, and coding standards
  • Analyze and re-engineer legacy logic
  • Guide development teams through build, testing, and deployment
  • Ensure performance, scalability, and operational stability
  • Collaborate with business, QA, and platform teams
  • Drive data validation and migration accuracy
Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Experience with FOCUS and/or SAS
  • Prior FOCUS COBOL/SORT ICETOOL migration
  • Exposure to:
  • Mainframe performance tuning
  • Batch scheduling tools
  • Experience in Financial Services domain
Additional Requirements
  • Must be able to attend in-person meet & greet
  • Willingness to travel if required (covered by client)
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Interview: Face-to-face client interview required
Background Check: Mandatory Ideal CandidateA hands-on Mainframe Lead who can:
  • Think architecturally
  • Code when needed
  • Lead teams through complex legacy transformations

Recutify Inc.