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Senior Mainframe Developer – PLI, DB2, IMS, JCL
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5years
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Posted:
7 August 2026 (3 hours ago)
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4 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Senior Mainframe Developer PL/I DB2 IMS JCL
Location: Canada Remote
Experience Required: 8-10 years
Skills: Digital : Guidewire PolicyCenter Mainframe DB2 - Application Development System Z - JCL
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Developer to support application enhancements production support and decommissioning initiatives within a complex enterprise environment. The role requires strong expertise in legacy systems data management and operational stability while contributing to modernization and retirement of applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in PL/I DB2 IMS and JCL along with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
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
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
47 years of experience in mainframe development and support roles.
Strong hands-on experience with:
PL/I
DB2
IMS
JCL
Experience with tools such as:
Control-M
ISPW
HPSM
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 domain.
Exposure to Agile delivery models.
Experience with data migration and archival strategies.
Key Competencies
Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proactive problem-solving and critical thinking.
