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Location

North York, ON | Canada

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Job description

This is a contract position for a OPGT Support - One (1) Software Developer - Senior for our public sector client.
Work location: Downtown Toronto
Duration: Twelve Months
7.25 hours/day
This is an onsite role that requires the candidate to be onsite 5 days of the week (This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non-negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.)

Advantages
Good compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.

Responsibilities
• Provide COBOL-based Trust Accounts Management System (PGTAMS) mainframe application enhancements and support, including analysis, prepare functional specifications and detail designs
• Develop, support, and maintain programs for conversion, and integration (between the mainframe and application servers using tools such as Connect Direct, HIS and IMS connect)
• Respond to after hour system abends and provide immediate resolution to enable the daily batch process to complete successfully by 4:00 am
• Perform daily verification of the previous business days batch process

Skills and knowledge - Experience with the following:
• z/OS

• MVS, IMS-DB/DC (utilizing OS JCL and TSO)
• Easytrieve
• Databases
• IMS
• Enterprise COBOL; PL1
• Design & Development Tools
• Microfocus
• IBM Mainframe Development Tools
• Networks
• TCP/IP
• FTP & TCP3270
• Middleware and Software
• IMS Connect
• Connect direct
• Host Integration Services (HIS)

Qualifications
1. Mainframe Technical Skills
• A minimum of 5 years’ knowledge of, experience with, and proven skills (within the last 9 years) developing and supporting Mainframe COBOL applications in IMS DB/DC in the z/ OS environment. Must have similar knowledge and experience with TSO (Time Sharing Option), JCL, BTS and CLIST. Familiarity with IMS Connect, Host Integration Services (HIS), TCP/IP are also essential
• Must have experience and proven skills with IMS-DB/DC, Enterprise COBOL; PL1 z/OS an MVS, TSO (JCL, CLIST, BTS)

2. Business Applications
Knowledge and proven experience with:
• Trust Accounting Systems using double entry accounting practices
• Other Financial Applications (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Investment Management)
• Case Management Applications
• Integration business applications on multi-platforms

3. Analytical and Communications Skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

4. Public Sector Experience
• 1+ years public sector experience within the last 10 years

Summary
If interested and qualified for this role, please apply today for immediate consideration!

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.

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