Posted 4 months ago
Mainframe Developer – COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS & Mainframe Modernization
@ Astra North Infoteck Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Astra North Infoteck Inc. is hiring a Mainframe Developer to design, build, test and deploy COBOL and JCL programs on IBM mainframes, working with DB2 and IMS and taking part in mainframe modernization. The role analyzes IMS segments and DB2 objects, leads junior developers and uses AI tools such as GitHub Copilot.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze IMS segments and DB2 objects independently
- Create detailed designs
- Develop, unit test and deploy COBOL and JCL code
- Lead junior developers
- Participate in end-to-end field mapping
Requirements summary:
- Strong IBM mainframe skills in COBOL, JCL, SQL, DB2 and IMS
- Experience with Endevor, File-AID and CA-7
- Ability to work independently with limited mainframe experience
- Experience with GitHub Copilot and VSCode
- Strong problem-solving skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Software development |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Mainframe Developer – COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS & Mainframe Modernization
Skills Required:
• Tech Stack: IBM Mainframe, JCL, COBOL, SQL, DB2, Deep IMS knowledge, Endevor, File-AID, CA-7.
• Tools: INSYNC, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow.
• AI Awareness: Should be AI aware with experience using GitHub Copilot and VSCode.
• Designer Skills:
• Ability to independently analyze IMS Segments.
• Create detailed designs.
• Lead junior developers.
• Participate in end-to-end field mapping.
• Develop, unit test, and deploy code.
• DB2:
• Strong understanding of DB2 objects and processing.
• Ability to independently analyze DB2 objects.
• Soft Skills:
• Ability to work independently and learn in an environment with limited mainframe experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt and learn.
• Nice to Have (Non-Mandatory):
• Knowledge of Kafka and RESTful APIs.
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