mainframe modernization lead - ab suite/linc/os2200.

This is a rare "Bridge" role. You will maintain the deep, foundational logic of a Unisys OS2200 environment while simultaneously architecting its evolution through Azure DevOps and modern CI/CD practices. You are a master of the "old ways" - ECL scripting, Demand processing, and RDMS databases. You understand the nuances of a 30-year-old custom build because you speak the language. You are proficient with AB Suite (LINC) System Modeler and are ready to integrate legacy configurations into Visual Studio and automated build pipelines.

As the Mainframe SME, you are leading the transition from legacy LINC to AB Suite, staying current with modern enterprise tools while leveraging your deep mainframe expertise. You will ensure the absolute stability of high-stakes payroll operations. You’ll be the person who translates 1980s-era logic into 2026-era efficiency. It’s a niche "unicorn" skillset, and we treat it as such.


Who You Are:

A veteran of the Unisys ecosystem with deep LINC/AB Suite development experience.

Someone who understands that "mission-critical" isn't a buzzword - it's a commitment to the people of New Brunswick.

A technician who finds the bridge between legacy infrastructure and modern DevOps to be an exciting technical puzzle, not a chore.

Apply today!

Advantages
- This is a multi-year, high-stakes contract offering a premium pay rate and hybrid work flexibility in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
- Bridge the Legacy-Modern Gap: You get to leverage your deep LINC/AB Suite expertise while staying current with modern enterprise tools like Visual Studio and Azure DevOps.
- High-Impact Ownership: You aren't just a cog in a machine; you are the primary steward of a mission-critical HR/Payroll system for a major entity (GNB).

Responsibilities
- Technical Lead: Manage the end-to-end generate/deployment cycle for AB Suite (formerly LINC) runtimes.
- Development & Maintenance: Lead the development, generation, and deployment cycles for AB Suite Runtimes on the OS2200 platform.
- Legacy System Management: Maintain and optimize custom HR/Payroll applications, utilizing OS2200 ECL, Demand, and RDMS databases.
- Modern Integration: Navigate the Visual Studio AB Suite System Modeler and manage build pipelines within Azure DevOps.
- Reporting: Design and execute complex Batch AB Suite reports tailored for the OS2200 environment.
- Stability & Support: Provide expert-level troubleshooting and participate in an on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 coverage for critical payroll cycles.

Qualifications
The Core: Extensive experience in AB Suite (LINC) development is mandatory.
The Environment: Deep familiarity with the Unisys OS2200 ecosystem, including ECL (Executive Control Language) and RDMS databases.
The Modern Bridge: Practical knowledge of Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, and modern automated build pipelines.
Reporting: Proven ability to write and manage Batch AB Suite Reports.
Domain Knowledge: Previous experience with HR/Payroll logic or high-stakes financial applications is a significant asset.

Summary
Why Join Us? You will be the "anchor" for a vital public service application. We are looking for someone who takes pride in high-availability systems and enjoys the challenge of maintaining specialized, niche technology in a modernizing world.

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