Mainframe Developer

CIBC • Toronto, ON

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

You will be joining the Finance Technology at CIBC, which delivers innovative technology solutions that support our Finance business, enabling effective governance, operational excellence, and decision support. As a Mainframe Developer, you'll lead the planning, technical design, and development of complex, enterprise-scale applications. You’ll assemble, implement, and maintain flexible solutions that enhance the client experience and support CIBC’s digital transformation strategy. Your expertise will drive seamless integration of applications, align technology initiatives with business objectives, and ensure robust, scalable systems for financial, regulatory, and management reporting. You’ll collaborate closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and technology teams, providing technical guidance and maintaining compliance with regulatory and information security standards. At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You'll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of mainframe application development experience.
• Hands-on experience with JCL, COBOL, SAS, DB2, CA7 Scheduler, and SFTP file transfer tools.
• Strong technical leadership skills.
• Comfortable leading complex projects and providing guidance on business implications of application development.
• Strategic thinker and problem solver.
• Analytical and planning skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently, ensuring robust and reliable solutions.
• Ability to build relationships, lead discussions, and work with diverse stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Client-focused and quality-driven.
• Committed to delivering high-quality solutions that enhance the client experience.
• Values trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of multiple, concurrent enterprise-scale projects, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and project objectives.
• Design, develop, and implement end-to-end application solutions by writing efficient, maintainable code using COBOL, SAS, JCL, and DB2, adhering to best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in and conduct technical design, development, and integration of cross-functional, multi-platform systems to ensure seamless interoperability and alignment with business needs.
• Review, analyze, and modify programming systems to optimize performance, conduct comprehensive testing and debugging, and ensure adherence to regulatory and information security standards.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with technical team members, clients, vendors, and peers, collaborating with business stakeholders and technology teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Incentive pay
• Banking benefits
• Benefits program
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation offering
• Wellbeing support
• MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
• Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed