Manager, Engineering (Mainframe)

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager of Engineering to lead a dynamic team in mainframe application design and development. This role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the application of proven design patterns to deliver effective solutions. You will mentor junior engineers, manage large RDBMS solutions, and ensure compliance with industry standards. With a commitment to professional growth and skill development, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mainframe application design, development, and support.
• 2-3 years in leadership roles on multi-application/multi-platform solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with a versatile team of software engineers.
• Manage large RDBMS solutions with strong database knowledge.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to PoC and solution design.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

VSAM

TSO

ISPF

IMS DC/DB

zOS Connect

DB2

IMS MQ

Agile methodologies

Education

Undergraduate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow

Endevor

CA-7

Autosys

AWF

IDz

ZDT

Kafka

Job description

Manager, Engineering (Mainframe)

Manager, Engineering (Mainframe)

Apply remote type: Hybrid | Locations: Toronto, Ontario; London, Ontario | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted Yesterday | Time left to apply: End Date: May 24, 2025 (17 days left to apply) | Job requisition id: R_1398303

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours: 37.5

Line of Business: Technology Solutions

Pay Details: $91,200 - $136,800 CAD

This role is temporarily eligible for a pay premium above the posted salary range that is reassessed annually. Candidates are encouraged to discuss specific pay details with their recruiter. TD is committed to fair and equitable compensation, offering growth opportunities and skill development. The actual offered salary may vary based on skills, experience, location, and organizational needs.

Job Description:

Responsible for cultivating the culture and community of Engineers, coaching on skills and performance, and advising engineers to ensure solutions meet business needs and align with technology strategies and industry standards. This includes planning, evaluating, designing, operationalizing, and supporting solutions in compliance with standards.

1. Lead and collaborate with a versatile team of software engineers and stakeholders.
2. Contribute to technology product design and communicate options to leadership.
3. Emphasize proven design patterns, trade-offs, and incremental evolution.
4. Manage large RDBMS solutions with strong database knowledge.
5. Participate in application development lifecycle: PoC, design, build, test, and operation.
6. Develop functional and technical designs based on business and architecture requirements.
7. Transform business needs into effective delivery solutions.
8. Identify and address issues affecting application integrity.
9. Share expertise during incident management, analyze outages, and facilitate communication.
10. Mentor junior staff and contribute to PoC and solution design with a DevOps mindset.

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or technical certificate preferred; equivalent banking experience.
• 10+ years in mainframe application design, development, and support (Financial Industry preferred).
• 2-3 years in leadership roles on multi-application/multi-platform solutions.

Must have:

• COBOL, JCL, VSAM, TSO, ISPF, IMS DC/DB, zOS Connect
• IMS DB, DB2, IMS MQ
• Endevor, CA-7, Autosys, AWF

Should have:

• Agile tools: Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow
• Understanding of Azure, VMC2 Cloud, RESTful APIs, Data Security

Nice to have:

• Source control tools: SCM, Changeman
• Mainframe utilities: IDz, ZDT, ADDI, PD tool, IMS Explorer
• Knowledge of Event Driven MQ solutions including Kafka
• Banking industry knowledge and compliance considerations

Hybrid work: 2 days/week in-office

Who We Are:

TD is a leading global financial institution and the fifth largest bank in North America. We serve over 27 million households and businesses worldwide, with more than 95,000 colleagues committed to our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich lives.

We prioritize customer experience, innovation, and talent development. We support your growth through leadership, mentorship, and training programs.