Assembler/COBOL Developer

Job description

Position Description:

We are Canada's largest independent information technology services firm, and after 45+ years, we're still growing! Join Canada's largest IT Company as an Assembler/COBOL Developer, in our Financial Services Sector in Toronto.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Creating, designing, coding, debugging, testing, and implementing applications using both Assembler and COBOL.
• Understanding the logic and structure of existing applications to identify areas for improvement or to create new ones.
• Investigating and resolving issues related to application functionality and performance.
• Adhering to established coding standards, documentation procedures, and system maintenance practices.
• Often involves working with mainframe environments, using languages like JCL (Job Control Language) and potentially PL/I.
• Developing necessary documentation and plans for application deployment and updates.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• 8+ years of experience in mainframe development using Cobol, JCL, IMS DB/DC, DB2, Netron, VSAM, CICS, CA7, SAS, SDSF.
• Experience with Security and environment control systems (Endevor, ACF2), Problem Analysis (Fault Analyzer), Database Management (e.g. IMS, DB2, VSAM)
• Experience in Utilities and productivity tools (e.g. MVS/TSO, ACR, COMPAREX, SYNCSORT, IDCAMS, CRF, File Manager and etc.) an asset
• Experience working in an agile environment and SDLC methodology
• Understanding of File Transfer protocols and processes ie. FTP, SFTP, PGP Encryption
• Strong knowledge of DB2 database, z/OS Debugger, DFSORT, JCL and COBOL
• Understanding mainframe integration for ETL processing
• Assembler Experience required.

Skills:

·  Application Design
·  Application Development
·  CICS
·  COBOL
·  IMS
·  JCL
·  Object Oriented Programming
·  SAS
·  Systems Analysis
·  Technical Analysis
·  VSAM
·  Waterfall Model
·  Web Application Development
·  Financial Services

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.