Lead Mainframe DevOps Developer

Royal Bank of Canada>; Bedford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada is seeking a Lead Mainframe DevOps Developer to drive innovation in application development and streamline the software delivery lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Mainframe development and a strong understanding of DevOps principles. The role involves enhancing developer productivity and optimizing build pipelines in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program in financial services

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with Mainframe development.
• Highly proficient with IBM Developer for z / OS (IDz).
• Deep understanding of DevOps Principles and best practices for CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of key features for the Helios CI/CD pipeline.
• Consult with partner systems to develop integration strategies revolving around DevOps best practices.
• Maintain the CI/CD pipeline: security and vulnerability management, capacity management.

Skills

Mainframe development

DevOps tools

Java

Python

Typescript

Tools

IBM Developer for z / OS (IDz)

Jenkins

GitHub

Docker

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

Are you passionate about driving innovation in application development and streamlining the software delivery lifecycle? As a Lead Mainframe DevOps Developer, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring that our applications are built, tested, and deployed with speed, reliability, and compliance to the Enterprise security standards. You will lead efforts to enhance developer productivity, optimize build pipelines, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across the application development lifecycle.

What will you do?

• Lead the design and development of key features for the Helios CI/CD pipeline, with the primary accountability of Mainframe DevOps
• Consult with partner systems to develop integration strategies revolving around DevOps best practices

Enable AI Capabilities to increase Developer Productivity

• Work with product owners and key stakeholders to develop high value features that benefit the RBC Developer community

Increase the usage of AI to increase Developer Productivity

• Maintain the CI/CD pipeline: security and vulnerability management, capacity management, deployment and scaling strategies, performance and uptime
• Provide estimates on feature delivery
• Provide L3 Support when required

What do you need to Succeed?

Must-Have

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with Mainframe development
• Experience with Mainframe build / compile and deploy processes
• Highly proficient with IBM Developer for z / OS (IDz)
• Experience with Mainframe utilities and platforms: ISPF, TSO, Mainframe Filesystems, JES, Endeavor
• Experience with DevOps tools, platforms, and interfaces: Jenkins, UCD, Github, Github Actions, JFrog Artifactory, Hashicorp Vault
• Proficient with Java, Python, Typescript, Groovy, YAML, NPM, Maven, Gradle, Docker
• Deep understanding of DevOps Principles and best practices for CI/CD
• Experience with deploying to cloud platforms: OCP, Azure, AWS

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with IMS, Zeke, DB2, CICs, WebSphere
• Experience with Mainframe automation tools such as NetView and IBM System Automation
• Experience with QE Automation Tools
• Development and support of applications hosted on Cloud platforms

What’s in it for you?

• We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work / life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Programming Languages, Software Change Request Management, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Integration Engineering, Software Product Design, Software Product Technical Knowledge, Software Release Management, System Testing Tools

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W : TORONTO

City: TORONTO

Country: Canada

Work hours / week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-06-04

Application Deadline: 2025-08-18

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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