Cobol programmer Jobs in Pickering, ON

Is this role right for you?

In this role you will:

• Be at the forefront of technology and enable your team to be a highly functioning technology power house that enables transformation.
• Advanced knowledge in multiple system/application areas of increasing complexity
• Working knowledge of an entire application/system; Engineers software solutions that meet the needs of stakeholders while focusing on continually reducing technical debt
• Can accomplish more complex goals independently
• Identifies and manages risks versus opportunities and articulates impact towards deliverables
• Actively participates in customer discovery and solution discovery sessions
• Participates in merging, integrating, versioning, and promoting code through environments and version control
• Triaging and problem-solving production incidents to restore services with follow up on root cause and restore efforts
• Collaborates to provide estimation and break down of work to enable small and frequent releases to production
• Proactively provide guidance and recommendation for the software design
• Actively participates in knowledge exchange forums (i.e. Engineering Communities of Practice, Industry Forums, Open Source Communities, Universities, etc.)
• Consistently demonstrates behaviours aligned with the organizations valued mindsets
• Embrace and initiate change for continuous improvement

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Full Stack developer with 5+ years of progressive experience working in the IT industry
• Expert level experience in the following technologies: Cobol, JCL, DB2, IMS DB/DC, VSAM, SAS, CICS, CA7, Bitbucket
• Current on industry best practice and secure coding
• Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits
• Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain different applications
• Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Time management skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments
• Participate in Pager Rotation off hours and Production Support
• Support our Production Environment by providing off hour pager support on a rotating schedule
• Flexibility and adaptability with an eagerness to enhance and improve
• Positive attitude with a strong commitment to Team

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.