Role: Mainframe Developer - PL/I, Control-M, ISPW, IMS
Duration: Long Term contract
Location: Vancouver BC-Onsite
Job Requirements
- Design, develop, and implement enhancements to existing mainframe applications based on business requirements.
- Write, maintain, and optimize PL/I programs and JCL for batch and online processing.
- Work with DB2 and IMS databases for data processing, querying, and performance tuning.
- Provide Level 2/3 production and application support, including batch job monitoring, incident resolution, and root cause analysis.
- Ensure smooth execution of batch processes using scheduling tools such as Control-M and support change, incident, and problem management activities using tools like HPSM and JIRA.
- Utilize mainframe development and deployment tools such as ISPW for code management and promotion.
- Analyze legacy applications to identify decommissioning opportunities, including dependency mapping and impact analysis.
- Support data archival, migration, and validation as part of application retirement initiatives.
- Execute decommissioning activities in compliance with regulatory and data retention requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document system changes, processes, and decommissioning activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 4–7 years of experience in mainframe development and support roles.
- Strong hands-on experience with PL/I, DB2, IMS, and JCL.
- Experience with tools such as Control-M, ISPW, HPSM, and JIRA.
- Experience in application enhancements and production support.
- Knowledge of batch processing and job scheduling tools.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with mainframe application decommissioning or modernization initiatives.
- Familiarity with Guidewire ClaimCenter (added advantage).
- Understanding of insurance.
- Exposure to Agile delivery models.
- Experience with data migration and archival strategies.
Pay: $45.00-$50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
