Programmer Analyst Advisory - JavaServer Faces

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative financial institution is seeking a Mainframe COBOL Developer to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading development projects and providing application solutions while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging their extensive experience in mainframe technologies and agile methodologies. With a focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a purpose-driven team that values diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact in the banking technology landscape.

Benefits

Flexible vacation

Tuition assistance

Community engagement initiatives

Competitive rewards

Inclusive culture

Accessible work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mainframe development with expertise in COBOL and Assembler.
• Strong knowledge of DB2, JCL, and CICS, with experience in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development projects and support application solutions for Canadian business.
• Collaborate with teams to meet regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in 24x7 application support.

Skills

COBOL

Assembler

DB2

JCL

CICS

Agile

DevOps

ETL Integration

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

MVS/TSO

SYNCSORT

Azure

Job description

Requisition ID: 223603

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

Canadian Banking Technology at Scotiabank supports all technology needs for the bank's Canadian operations, covering various banking products and services. The team utilizes both traditional and emerging technologies to deliver innovative solutions for business applications and platforms.

We contribute to the success of the Day to Day Savings products in Canada, supporting Business, Regulatory, and Compliance initiatives through development, design, and deployment.

Role Overview: The Mainframe COBOL Developer, reporting to the Senior Manager Development, will lead development projects and support application solutions for the Canadian business line. Collaboration with multiple teams to meet regulatory and compliance requirements is essential. Ideal candidates are proactive, creative, eager to learn, and thrive on challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as an expert resource for problem analysis and solution implementation.
• Support applications, evaluate issues, and recommend solutions, adhering to architectural guidelines.
• Promote a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships.
• Interact with business clients to resolve system questions and issues.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Provide analysis and coding support for host applications and infrastructure.
• Communicate fluently in English, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Take accountability, demonstrate a positive attitude, and be a self-starter eager to learn.
• Embrace change, seek continuous improvement, and deliver customer expectations.
• Mentor junior developers and support system enhancements and documentation.
• Participate in 24x7 pager rotation for application support.
• Consider risk management in daily activities and foster an inclusive environment.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years in mainframe development with Asembler, Cobol, JCL, IMS DB/DC, DB2, VSAM, CICS, CA7, SAS, SDSF.
• Experience with Assembler programming.
• Knowledge of utilities and productivity tools (e.g., MVS/TSO, UCANDU, ACR, SYNCSORT).
• Experience with SDLC and agile environments.
• Understanding of file transfer protocols (FTP, SFTP, PGP).
• Strong knowledge of DB2, z/OS Debugger, DFSORT, JCL, COBOL.
• Experience with mainframe ETL integration, DevOps, web services, APIs, and cloud technologies (Azure) is an asset.
• Prior production support experience.
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field.
• Knowledge of data integration, streaming, WebSphere MQ, event-driven programming, data modeling, and UNIX support (RHEL 8.x).

What We Offer:

• An inclusive culture emphasizing diversity, equity, and allyship.
• Accessible work environment and accommodations.
• Opportunities for upskilling, cross-functional development, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive rewards, bonus, flexible vacation, and benefits.
• Community engagement initiatives and programs.

Work arrangement: Hybrid

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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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