Entry level application developer Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job#: 3035761

Job Description:

Job Description:

Position Title: Mainframe Application Developer

Line of Business: Retail Investments

Est. Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3 months Short Term Contract with Strong possibility of conversion into full-time positions with in 2-3 months

Possibility of Extension: Y

Possibility of conversion to FTE: Y

Working hours: Hours Daily

Working Location: Downtown, Toronto

Job Description:

Drives the design, development, and maintenance of mainframe applications aligned with business objectives, enterprise architecture, and technology strategy. Applies strong understanding of business processes and technical architecture to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions.

Ensures code and system configurations meet the bank's standards for security, logging, performance, and resiliency. Evaluates technology choices, assesses impacts across systems and processes, and contributes to an efficient and sustainable application ecosystem. Focuses on delivering reliable, defect-free solutions while continuously improving systems and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, and implements mainframe applications aligned with business and technology requirements.

• Translates business needs into detailed technical specifications and high-quality code.

• Ensures solutions meet enterprise standards for security, performance, and operational excellence.

• Analyzes system impacts across upstream and downstream dependencies.

• Supports production stability through root cause analysis and timely issue resolution.

• Evaluates and recommends improvements to technology, processes, and system efficiency.

• Builds scalable, maintainable, and reusable solutions aligned with enterprise objectives.

• Collaborates with business and technology stakeholders to deliver aligned outcomes.

• Reviews code and provides guidance to support team effectiveness and quality.

• Contributes to development standards, frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Supports delivery of project outcomes and operational priorities.

• Mentors team members and contributes to knowledge sharing and capability development.

Qualifications

• Typically 3–5 years of mainframe development experience or equivalent education.

• Strong experience with COBOL, CICS, PL/1, JCL, DB2, and VSAM.

• Familiarity with EASYTRIEVE and FOCUS

• Experience with Jira, Confluence, z/OS, and ServiceNow.

• Exposure to AI technologies and mainframe modernization is a strong asset.

• Experience working with CSF Designer is considered an advantage, but not mandatory.

Core Skills

• Strong knowledge of software development practices, architecture, and enterprise ecosystems

• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills

• Effective communication and stakeholder management

• Ability to work independently on complex initiatives

• Strong collaboration and influencing skills

• Data-driven decision making

EEO Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex Systems will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or 844-463-6178.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.