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Mainframe Developer

@ Apptoza Inc.

Toronto, Ontario

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Overview

Apptoza Inc. is hiring a contract Mainframe Lead Developer in Toronto, ON, on a hybrid arrangement. The role designs, develops and supports COBOL, CICS, DB2 and JCL applications, and leads them through the full SDLC. Candidates need hands-on mainframe experience and prior lead developer experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and maintain mainframe applications in COBOL, CICS, DB2 and JCL
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications
  • Lead design, testing, deployment and production support
  • Manage the full SDLC and document technical work

Requirements summary:

  • Strong hands-on experience in COBOL, CICS, DB2 and JCL
  • Mainframe development and production support experience
  • Application design, development, testing and deployment experience
  • Previous experience as a Mainframe Lead Developer

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Employer posting date
2026-11-08
First seen by our source
2026-11-10
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentSoftware development
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Apptoza Inc.

Job description

Title : Mainframe Lead Developer

Location : Toronto ,ON (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain Mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL.
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications and application solutions.
  • Lead application design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
  • Develop and execute unit and integration test plans.
  • Manage the complete SDLC and ensure timely solution delivery.
  • Collaborate with business and IT teams to deliver project requirements.
  • Participate in technical reviews and prepare SDLC documentation.

Required Skills:

  • Strong hands-on experience in COBOL, CICS, DB2, and JCL.
  • Mainframe application development and production support experience.
  • Experience in application design, development, testing, and deployment.
  • Previous experience as a Mainframe Lead Developer.

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