Programmer Analyst Advisory (cobol / Mainframe)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a developer with extensive Cobol experience to design and deliver applications that improve the Cheque processing domain. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders and utilizing modern technologies to enhance systems, ensuring quality and performance throughout.

Benefits

Inclusive culture promoting diversity and allyship

Accessible workplace with accommodations

Opportunities for upskilling

Competitive rewards and benefits from day one

Vibrant work environment with amenities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of development experience in Cobol, CA7, JCL.
• 3+ years of experience in Cheque domain.
• 2+ years of experience with Connect Direct and SDSF.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver complex applications primarily using Mainframe technologies.
• Collaborate with management to modernize market risk management platforms.
• Ensure delivery quality by building automated testing and regression suites.

Skills

Cobol

CA7

JCL

DB2

MVS

SQL

Java

DevOps

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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

The Role

The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders including business partners and external service providers in Cheque Processing engineering, business analysis, architecture, and infrastructure support. The goal is to understand business requirements and design quality technical solutions utilizing the latest technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver complex applications focusing on accuracy, performance, security, and user experience, primarily using Mainframe technologies such as Cobol.
• Collaborate with senior management to drive strategy for transforming and modernizing market risk management platforms with new technologies.
• Participate in designing and implementing solutions that address complex business problems.
• Utilize diverse technologies to develop new systems or enhance existing ones, ensuring seamless integration from end to end.
• Ensure delivery quality by building automated testing and regression suites, following DevOps principles.
• Adapt to evolving environments with flexibility.
• Maintain broad and deep knowledge of Cheque domain, from front-end banking systems to back-end processes supporting Cheque and EFT payments.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of development experience in Cobol, CA7, JCL.
• 5+ years of experience with Mainframe DB2 and MVS.
• 3+ years of Cheque domain experience.
• 2+ years of experience with Connect Direct and SDSF.
• Experience working in Windows environments.
• Nice to have: SQL knowledge, object-oriented development, Java experience, DevOps familiarity.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to simplify technical details and influence stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, results-oriented approach.

What’s in it for you?

• Inclusive culture promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship.
• Accessible workplace with accommodations available.
• Opportunities for upskilling through courses and cross-functional development.
• Competitive rewards, including bonuses, flexible vacation, and benefits starting from day one.
• Vibrant work environment with amenities and community engagement programs.

Locations: Scarborough and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Scotiabank is committed to diversity and inclusion. If accommodations are needed during the recruitment process, please inform the recruitment team. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.