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Expert Analyst-Programmer - COBOL

Harris provides mission-critical software solutions for utilities, healthcare, local governments, public safety, and schools throughout the U.

Harris

Employee count: 1001-5000

Canada only

Our acceo profitmaster product, a division of Harris Computer, is a powerful integrated management software system specifically designed for hardware and building supply centres. To further ensure sound business management, we offer a comprehensive range of additional services, such as training, analysis, consulting, management audits and technical support. We also provide all the necessary equipment. With our solutions, retailers can increase their management efficiency and improve their performance thanks to several modules and functions which easily integrate all retailer processes. For more information about acceo profitMaster, please visit http://acceo.com/en/products/profitmaster/

As a COBOL Analyst-Programmer you will be in charge of designing, programming, documenting, and implementing software, in whole or in part, based on information supplied by the Business Analyst or the client. You are called upon to analyze clients' specific IT needs in order to provide solutions to meet those needs. You apply your expertise and experience to your colleagues, and help improve quality standards by sharing your knowledge.

Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Development Team Lead, the Senior will:
  • Perform analysis, coding, unit testing, and integration of new/existing solutions;
  • Act as COBOL technical expert
  • Provide support, make recommendations, and implement procedures and guidelines in respect of a wide range of complex problems associated with computer systems;
  • Document programs according to the development processes specific to the business unit;
  • Conduct quality control assessments by developing and establishing test scenarios to ensure that the systems and programs developed comply with specifications and contain no errors;
  • Provide clients with technical support when they encounter problems; help establish corrective actions;
  • Draw up functional analyses based on client needs;
  • Ensure that functionalities and modules developed integrate properly into existing system;
  • Perform code review of work done by junior and intermediate programmers;
  • Carry out all other tasks associated with the position and requested by Superior.

Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree or combination of relevant experience and training;
  • More than 11 years of relevant experience;
  • Excellent and extensive working experience as a COBOL Developer in a legacy environment;
  • Strong knowledge of SCO Unix/Linux environments and tools;
  • Good knowledge of Windows Environment (Windows Server 2012/2016, Windows 7/8/10);
  • Exposure to retail processes and systems (Accounting, POS, Inventory etc);
  • Knowledge of AGILE methodology, design models.

Assets :

  • Knowledge of Microfocus and Fujitsu COBOL compilers;
  • Knowledge of C and SQL;
  • Knowledge of Web Services development including java node.js, SOAP and JSON messaging;
  • Knowledge of C#.

What we offer you :

  • From the first year, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 4 week after 3 years of service and 5 week after 7 years of service with the company;
  • Five days of personal leave per year;
  • Access to working remotely, flexible hours and full autonomy;
  • Group insurance paid 100% by the employer first day of employment;
  • An active lifestyle program (annual bonus);
  • An employee assistance program;
  • Group RRSPs in which the employer participates;
  • And many others … !

The Harris Talent Acquisition Team does not use text messages to communicate with candidates or solicit confidential information. We encourage all candidates to apply for posted positions. They will be contacted either by a Harris manager or a member of the talent acquisition team for an interview once the required criteria are met.

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Harris provides mission-critical software solutions for utilities, healthcare, local governments, public safety, and schools throughout the U.S. and Canada. Harris has offices throughout North America. Visit us at www.harriscomputer.com.

Harris is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Constellation Software, Inc. CSI is a publicly-traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Trading symbol CSU.

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