Consultant, Application Development

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Consultant in Application Development to join their Business Banking Technology team. This role focuses on delivering complex, enterprise-scale projects involving Mainframe applications. You will be responsible for the entire development life cycle, from design and development to testing and production support. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Mainframe technologies and a passion for mentoring junior developers. With a hybrid work arrangement, you will have the flexibility to thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters your growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Social recognition program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Mainframe design and development.
• Strong knowledge of COBOL and various Mainframe tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design and development for Mainframe applications.
• Guide junior developers and ensure quality in projects.

Skills

Mainframe Design

COBOL

Application Development

Analytical Thinking

Mentoring Staff

IT Strategic Planning

Work Collaboratively

Education

Degree/Diploma in Computer Science

Tools

ADGEN

GDF

IMS

DB2

EASYTRIEVE

JCL

CA-7

Libman/Endeavor

Host Facility

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you'll be doing

You will be joining CIBC's Business Banking Technology (BBT) team, delivering complex, enterprise-scale projects involving Mainframe applications. As the Consultant, Application Development, you will provide and own the technical solution to support requirements for the Mainframe applications in BBT. You will collaborate with various Technology and Business partners to ensure the solution meets Business needs and aligns with technology standards, while working on technical integrations with the teams. The role provides application expertise and advice for senior consultants and senior management on a wide spectrum of areas; in addition, work with the team on the planning and strategy work for the Mainframe applications. You will be responsible for design, development and testing; guiding junior developers on best practices, solution approaches, and design concepts. You will be involved in every stage of the development life cycle: intake assessment, analysis, estimation, proof of concept, requirement, design, development, testing, defect fixes, implementation, warranty, production support, documentation, and maintenance activities.

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.

How you'll succeed

• Design, development and delivery – your Mainframe knowledge and experiences enables you to deliver design and development in projects, on schedule with good quality. Essential skillset of Mainframe platform such as design concepts, integrations, programming languages, databases, utilities, tools, infrastructure and environments to ensure successful deliveries.

• Continuous Improvement – be the advocate for and take ownership of continuous improvement in both process efficiency and effectiveness, as well as development best practices that ensures quality of work, be able to bring a positive influence to the team you work with. Contribute to technology roadmaps that are aligned with the bank’s vision, strategy, and business objectives.

• Operational Efficiency – lead next level support for operational activities, problem solving and troubleshooting with logical sense of priority and urgency.

• Mentorship – support and coach junior developers through knowledge sharing and collaboration; provide technical guidance to other project team members.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate 5+ years of experience in Mainframe design and development with COBOL, ADGEN, GDF, IMS, DB2, EASYTRIEVE, JCL, CA-7, Libman/Endeavor and Host Facility. It is an asset if you have experience or knowledge with FTP, Feed Hub, NDM, MQ, Mainframe z/OS Environment, testing approaches, technical architecture, integrations, production environment, change management, Waterfall or agile methodologies.

• You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science or related field.

• You are a strong communicator. Ability to communicate ideas, concepts and solutions clearly, with experience in presentations such as decks, status, and reports.

• You have solid collaboration skills. Ability to partner with other technology teams and operations teams for integrations and discussing solutions as well as effectively work with Business stakeholders for business requests and clarifications.

• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 23rd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Design, IT Strategic Planning, Mainframe Applications, Mentoring Staff, Work Collaboratively