z/OS - DB2 System Programmer

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Canada seeks a z/OS DB2 Systems Programmer to manage complex DB2 environments and provide technical leadership. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and hold relevant certifications. This role strives to maintain stability while ensuring effective collaboration with stakeholders and mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Wellbeing support

Paid day off for personal growth (Purpose Day)

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in implementing and configuring z/OS DB2.
• Certified in Mainframe with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with automation scripts (REXX, CLIST, JCL) for administration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for DB2 Data Sharing initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners for DB2 environment management.
• Mentor junior team members and support cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Accountability

Analytical Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Disaster Recovery (DR)

IBM Mainframes

Job Control Language (JCL)

Application Development

Education

IBM Badge/Advanced Certification in Mainframe

Tools

IBM z/OS

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you'll be doing

As a z/OS DB2 Systems Programmer, you will be responsible for providing technical direction and subject matter expertise to ensure stable, reliable environments for complex DB2 Data Sharing initiatives in compliance with established controls, standards and related polices.

You will collaborate with and advise senior leadership of ongoing product upgrades, features, maintenance schedules, and required vulnerability patching requirements for both production and development DB2 environments. You provide technical leadership in reviewing, designing & implementing new DB2 instance as required, adhering to industry best practices. You will be the primary escalation point for DB2 related incidents for end to end problem resolution cycles. You will work closely with our internal technical teams and external vendors to ensure DB2 software instances are running efficiently to meet our business needs. You will mentor junior team members and collaborate with cross functional teams ( Systems Programmers, Operations and App Dev teams ) as required to support our business goals. .

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

• Technical Expertise – you will leverage your solid technology expertise to review and analyze current client software and requirements to determine the most effective solution to include in business proposals; install, upgrade and customize ISV software tools in a multi-system z/OS mainframe environment, and help to ensure software and hardware remains current to avoid End of Support costs.

• Effective Communication – You will provide and document problem analysis, resolution, and prevention, designing procedures and best practice techniques, using IBM and ISV online tools for opening and managing problem report tracking and resolution. You will actively participate in periodic disaster recovery exercises, maintaining disaster recovery readiness of systems, and monitoring status of systems to proactively prevent issues from occurring.

• Relationship Management – You will collaborate with internal business partners in Application Development, Infrastructure, IT Operations, and IT Production Support to accomplish organizational goals that are consistent in supporting both IT and Business objectives. You will work directly with Hardware and Software vendors on solutions, build your network, and deepen existing relationships. You will leverage your verbal, written, and presentation communication skills to build strong partnerships, while influencing participants to mutually beneficial outcomes.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate 5+ years experience of implementing and configuring z/OS DB2 and related software (DB2 Connect, QMF, etc). Configure and maintain DB2 security with RACF. Implement rule based access controls.You have experience with implementing and configuring z/OS DB2 and related software (DB2 Connect, QMF, etc). Configure and maintain DB2 security with RACF. Implement rule based access controls.Develop and maintain automation scripts (REXX, CLIST,JCL) for administration tasks. You have exposure to applying SMP/E maintenance (PTFs, APARS, HIPER fixes) and perform periodic DB2 version upgrades. Diagnose and resolve DB2 abends (SQL codes & system failures). Good experience with DB2 utilities (LOAD, REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY) and mainframe storge (VSAM, ICF Catalogs , SMS )

• You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing in IBM Badge/Advanced Certification in Mainframe; Incident, change and problem handling; Participation/contribution to technical projects; and in-depth knowledge and understanding of z/OS and related product software z/OS is preferred.

• You put our clients first. You are Stress resistant in case of Major Incident and emergency situations. You have the self-driven initiative to deal with multi-task issues. You have a methodical and disciplined approach to work. You have excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.

• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 32nd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Accountability, Accountability, Analytical Skills, Application Development, Backup and Recovery (Software), Business, Business Needs, Business Objectives, Cobol Mainframe, Communication, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Design, Disaster Recovery (DR), End-to-End Testing, IBM Mainframes, IBM MVS, IBM z/OS, Information Technology Operations, Infrastructure Management (IM), Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), IT Production Support, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Architecture, Mainframe Computers {+ 13 more}