Job Title: Apptad - Software Developer - Back End - Senior
Job Location: 222 Jarvis St,Toronto,Ontario(Hybrid Position - 3 days onsite)
Job Duration: Long-TermJob Description

Responsibilities: Responsible for managing the interchange of data between the

server and the users. Required to translate technical systems specifications into

working, tested applications. This includes: developing detailed programming

specifications writing and/or generating code compiling data-driven programs

maintaining, and conducting unit tests Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems

which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical

assistance in implementation, conversion and General Skills: Experience in

programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified

experience level Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software

Development Life Cycle Experience in structured methodologies for the development,

design, implementation and maintenance of applications Experience in design, code,

test, debug and document applications Experience in the use of object and/or third

generation language development tools Experience in one or more programming

languages Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and

troubleshooting Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies

Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages

Experience with one or more communications protocols Experience in structured

methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of

applications Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business

area stakeholders and subject matter experts Excellent analytical, problem-solving

and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and

negotiation skills A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines Back End

Skills Knowledge and experience with developing all server-side logic, definition and

maintenance of the central database, and ensure high performance and

responsiveness to requests from the front-end. Knowledge and experience with frontend

technologies Knowledge and experience to integrate the front-end elements into

the application Desirable Skills: Knowledge and experience with programming

Internet-ready applications Knowledge and experience in rapid application

development (RAD) methodologies Knowledge and understanding of Information

Management principles, concepts, policies and practices Experience with middleware

and gateways Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation

scripts including encoding, testing, debugging Ability to provide post-implementation

support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues Experience conducting

design walkthrough sessions with project team Knowledge and understanding of

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and

standards Ability to provide user and system documentation as required

Please note: Resource needs to be available December and January for operational support.

SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

Responsibilities / Assignment Deliverables:

Coordinate and assist with testing after mainframe software/hardware infrastructure

upgrades and disaster recovery process for PPSR

Monitor data usage and provide support for daily/monthly/year-end job scheduled

Provide ad hoc query requests to PPSR business area and/or auditors

Create operational support documentation and train others

Analysis leading to detailed information related to the current system logical and

physical design and code structures during the concept phase of project

Analysis of technical database requirements leading to definition of changes required

to support the new system. Implementation of these changes

Creation of technical specifications in accordance with the OPS standards

Identification of problems/issues along with mitigation strategies

Regular status reports on progress made

Effective knowledge transfer to I&IT cluster staff as all stages of this assignment

Report status to and follow overall direction from the Project Manager and/or Lead

technical Coordinator

Logical and physical design required to incorporate the required changes JAD

sessions/walkthroughs to vet the design and obtain signoff of the technical

specifications

Development of new code and modification of existing code (online, batch, and

workstation) to implement the design as approved in the technical specifications

Interface with the mid-tier developers

Ensure that the appropriate QA technical standards are incorporated into all artefacts

and system code

Preparation of test data and code unit testing

Participation in integration testing including input to the integration test plan, setup of

the test environment, creation of test data, execution of integration tests with the

Business Analysts and developers, recording of test results and defect repair

Planning and participation in code retrofit with other developers that are modifying the

same code in other projects

Analysis of reported defects and corrections required to eliminate the defects

Use of Ministry-mandated management tools for code libraries

Skill Set Requirements for Mainframe Developers:

10+ years experience in programming and analysis at the specified experience level

10+ years experience in structured methodologies for the development, design,

implementation, and maintenance of applications

10+ years experience in design, code, test, debug, and documentation of

applications

10+ years experience with hierarchical database technologies such as IMS DB and

VSAM to perform IMS Database Re-Organization, Unload/Reload, and Recovery

Control

10+ years experience in designing and developing Mainframe applications in large

integrated IMS DB/DC Full Function and FASTPATH

10+ years experience in using TSO/ISPF, BTS, JCL, REXX, Clist, Enterprise COBOL,

Assembler

Proven experience with CA Scheduling, MVS File-Aid and MVS Abend-Aid tools

Proven Experience in the use of third generation language development tool CA

Telon, and IBM ACB, BDB and PSB Generation

Proven Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using CA Easytrieve,

CA SAR

Proven experience with IBM 3270SNA, NDM communications and others

Proven experience with all stages of automated system implementation in large

complex high volume online and batch Mainframe transactions environments

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills, verbal and written

communications skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Demonstrable knowledge of Personal Property Security registration (PPSR) or similar

property registration system

Demonstrable knowledge and experience in working in accordance with policies and

procedures on the Ontario Public Service

Evaluation:

Property Registration Software - 30%

Experience with Personal Property Security registration (PPSR) or similar property

registration systems

Mainframe Environment - 20%

10+ years of experience in designing and development Mainframe applications in

large integrated IMS DB/DC Full Function and FASTPATH environments

10+ years of experience with hierarchical database technologies such as: IMS DB

and VSAM, to perform IMS Database Re-organization, Unload/Reload, and Recovery

Control

Programming Languages - 10%

10+ years experience in using COBOL, JCL, Assembly, TSO/ISPF, BTS, Clist, REXX

within the last 5 years

10+ years experience in programming and analysis

Experience in design, code, test, debug , and documenting applications

Experience with CA Scheduling, MVS File-Aid and MVS Abend-Aid tools

Experience in the use of third generation language development tool CA Telon, and

IBM ACB, BDB and PSB Generation

Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using CA Easytrieve, CA SAR

Experience with IBM 3270SNA, NDM communications and others

Interpersonal and Communication Skills - 5%

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, verbal and written

communications skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Large Enterprise Organization Experience - 5%

Experience working in accordance with policies and procedures of Ontario Public

Service, or similar large Enterprise environments

Experience with OPS architecture, applications, databases, and systems

Supplier Comments

Closing date: 2024-09-24, 4:30 p.m.

Max submission - 1 (one)

Hybrid Position - 3 days onsite

Must Haves:

• 10+ years of experience in designing and development Mainframe applications in large integrated IMS DB/DC Full Function and FASTPATH environments
• 10+ years of experience with hierarchical database technologies such as: IMS DB and VSAM, to perform IMS Database Re-organization, Unload/Reload, and Recovery Control
• 10+ years experience in using COBOL, JCL, Assembly, TSO/ISPF, BTS, Clist, REXX within the la