Intermediate Mainframe Developer

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking an entry-level Developer for its Core Banking system in Toronto. The role includes providing support to technology teams and ensuring customer needs are met through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Successful candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment and will participate in 24/7 support while embracing continuous learning and improvement.

Benefits

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship initiatives

Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations

Upskilling through online courses

Competitive Rewards program including bonuses

Qualifications

• Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required.
• Experience with programming languages Cobol, JCL, SQL preferred, but open to other languages.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and counsel to technology teams and business areas.
• Work standard and additional overtime hours to meet project deadlines.
• Participate in 24x7 production support on a rotational basis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or Technical Equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID: 227544

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

As an entry-level Developer for Core banking system, you will work standard and additional overtime hours to meet project deadlines and provide 24x7 production support on a rotational basis. You will offer support and counsel to ensure technology teams and business areas understand all available options and technology choices to support their business needs. Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to translate business requirements into functional systems.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Be a true team player who values the perspectives and opinions of others while leading with humility and confidence
• Take accountability for results and exhibits a “can do attitude”
• Demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence (self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, motivation, and social skills)
• Have an appetite to continuously evolve and improve, to tackle difficult problems and seek constant feedback
• Embrace change and see it as an essential driver to solve complex issues
• Demonstrate flexibility and be able to move forward without having all the answers
• Consistently seek to understand, meet, and deliver on customers’ expectations

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Application languages (Cobol, JCL, SQL) -- will consider candidates with no mainframe experience if they have other programming language experience and are willing to learn Cobol, JCL, etc.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills and is capable of multi-tasking and managing concurrent tasks and initiatives.
• Must be reliable, pro-active, results-oriented, customer-focused, attentive to details, and a team player.
• Strong interpersonal skills and can build and foster relationships with team members and peers.
• Innovative approaches to developing process improvements and solutions; ability to convey and promote these ideas.
• Working experience with systems development methodologies and software development technologies, concepts and lifecycle.
• Worked in Agile lab or used Agile framework.
• Experience in Java, Azure, GCP is an asset
• Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or technical equivalent

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove, and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.