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LanceSoft, Inc.

Mainframe Developer

Hybrid

Scarborough, Canada

Senior

Freelance

21-01-2026

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Skills

DevOps Database Management Assembler

Job Specifications

Mainframe Cobol Programmer

Location Address: 2201 Eglinton Ave East - Scarborough

Contract Duration: 02/16/2026 to 04/30/2026

Possibility of extension & conversion to FTE : Possible

Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week (Possible OT)

Candidate Requirements / Must Have Skills

1. 10+ years of recent, hands on Assembler (HLASM) development experience — expert level proficiency required.

2. 10+ years of mainframe development experience using COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, Netron.

3. 5+ years’ experience with security and environment control systems such as ISPW, Endevor, RACF; plus database management tools (IDB2, VSAM).

4. 5+ years’ experience with mainframe utilities and productivity tools (MVS/TSO, ACR, COMPAREX, SYNCSORT, IDCAMS, CRF, File Manager).

5. 5+ years of strong DB2, DFSORT, JCL, and COBOL experience supporting large scale enterprise applications.

Nice To Have Skills

1. Understanding of file transfer protocols (FTP, SFTP).

2. Knowledge of mainframe integration for ETL processing.

3. Experience with DevOps practices and tooling.

4. Experience with web services and APIs.

About the Company

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a pioneer in delivering top-notch Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to a diverse clientele. As a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization, we pride ourselves on fostering global cross-cultural connections that advance both the careers of our employees and the success of our clients' businesses. At LanceSoft, our mission is clear: to leverage our global network to seamlessly connect businesses with the right talent and individuals with the right opportunities, all without bias. We... Know more