Senior Software Developer

Job Description:

• The Mainframe Developer will be responsible for analyzing, designing, coding, testing, and modifying mainframe applications, with a focus on PL/I, XML transactions, and working with IMS and DB2 databases.
• This role involves working within the Government's system architecture and adhering to specific policies and standards.
• The developer will also collaboXX closely with other team members to deliver high-quality solutions for the vehicle registration and transportation safety line of business.

Responsibilities or Duties:

• Analyze the current system's logical and physical design and code structures during the concept phase of the project.
• Define database changes required to support the new system and interface with DBA/Data Candidateagement staff.
• Create technical specifications in accordance with Government standards.
• Identify problems/issues and develop mitigation stXXgies.
• Provide regular status reports on progress.
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer to RUS and I&IT Cluster staff.
• Report to the Project Candidateager and/or Lead Technical Coordinator.
• Lead JAD sessions/walkthroughs to vet the design and obtain signoff on technical specifications.
• Develop and modify code (online, batch, and workstation) as per signed-off design specifications.
• Coordinate with mid-tier developers.
• Ensure QA technical standards are adhered to for all system code.
• Prepare test data and conduct unit testing of code.
• Participate in integration testing, creation of test data, and defect repair.
• Plan and participate in code retrofit with other developers working on the same LCS code.
• Analyze reported defects and implement corrections to eliminate them.
• Use Ministry mandated management tools for code libraries.

Qualification or Education:

• [Please specify degree or education requirements].

Experience:

• Recent experience using PL/I V4.5 or higher within the last 5 years.
• 5+ years of experience writing mainframe PL/I transactions that process XML input and produce XML output.
• Experience with IMS DB V12 or higher (HALDB and DEDB) using the PLITDLI API
• Experience with DB2 for z/OS V11 or higher.
• Experience with z/OS V2.2 or higher.
• Expertise in using file and database management tools (File Aid V10.1 or higher, IBM File Candidateager V13.1 or higher).
• Experience with IBM Debug Tool V13.1 or higher, and failure diagnostic tools (Abend Aid V12.4 or higher, IBM Fault Analyzer V13.1 or higher).
• Familiarity with IBM sort utility (DFSORT).
• Experience with Visual Studio 2008 or higher, Visual Studio Debugger.
• Experience with Harvest Source Control V12.5 or higher.
• Experience in scripting for SFTP (preferably in a mainframe environment).

Required Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Experience with Government processes and policies is highly preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Fujitsu NetCOBOL V4 or higher.
• Experience in designing and developing Windows client applications interacting with IMS TM applications.