Senior Mainframe Developer – IMS, DB2, COBOL, FileAid
Astra North Infoteck Inc.
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid: 2–4 days/week at office)
Assignment Length: 12 months
Experience Required: 8+ yearsRole Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer / Designer with deep expertise in IMS, DB2, and COBOL. The candidate will independently analyze IMS segments, design and implement end-to-end solutions, lead junior developers, and support database processing. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to learn independently in a pod with limited mainframe experience.Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, unit test, and deploy mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, SQL, DB2, IMS.
- Analyze IMS segments and DB2 objects; participate in end-to-end field mapping and detailed design.
- Lead and mentor junior developers within the pod.
- Work with mainframe tools like Endevor, File-AID, CA-7 for deployment and batch processing.
- Collaborate using tools such as INSYNC, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow.
- Maintain awareness of AI-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot and VSCode.
- Optional exposure: Kafka and RESTful APIs for integration.
1. IMS – Deep knowledge of IMS segments and transaction management
2. DB2 – Strong understanding of DB2 objects and processing
3. COBOL – Advanced programming and problem-solvingPreferred Skills:
1. SQL – Query optimization and data access
2. CA-7 – Scheduling and job control
3. JCL – Job control language scriptingSoft Skills:
- Self-motivated with the ability to learn independently
- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
- Ability to adapt in a hybrid work environment and mentor others