Mainframe COBOL Developer

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Requisition ID : 244286

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

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

Our team contributes to the overall success of the Day to Day Savings products in Canada, supporting the Business, Canadian Banking Regulatory and Compliance initiatives, performing development, design and deployment.

The Mainframe COBOL Developer, reporting to the Senior Manager Development, will lead various development projects and support application solutions for the Canadian business line. They will collaborate with multiple teams to deliver requirements for regulatory and compliance platforms. Ideal candidates should be proactive, creative, show initiative, eager to learn, and thrive on challenges

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will :

Act as an expert technical resource for problem analysis and solution implementation, supporting applications, and working within the Bank's architectural guidelines

Proactive attitude : Taking accountability for results.

Self-starter : Desire to learn and contribute.

System implementation : Implementing new systems or enhancements and providing production support.

Application support : Participating in 24x7 pager rotation.

Risk management : Considering the Bank's risk appetite and culture.

Inclusive environment : Contributing to a high-performance work environment.

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

5+ years of experience in mainframe development using Cobol, JCL, IMS DB / DC, DB2, VSAM, CICS, CA7, SAS, SDSF.

2+ Working experience and knowledge of Assembler programming language.

Experience with security and environment control systems (Endevor, ACF2), problem analysis (Fault Analyzer), database management (IMS, DB2, VSAM).

Strong knowledge of DB2 database, z / OS Debugger, DFSORT, JCL, and COBOL.

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or technical equivalent.

ITIL certification is an asset

Experience and knowledge of DevOps.

Prior experience in production support.

Fluent in English, oral and written.

Understanding of current IT practices and systems development techniques.

Familiarity with data integration and data streaming, WebSphere MQ, and communication networks.

Experience working in an agile environment an asset.

Familiarity with event-driven programming concepts an asset.

Exposure to data modeling and data architecture an asset.

Experience in utilities and productivity tools (e.g., MVS / TSO, ACR, COMPAREX, SYNCSORT, IDCAMS, CRF, File Manager, etc.) an asset.

Understanding of file transfer protocols and processes (FTP, SFTP, PGP Encryption) an asset.

Experience with UNIX RHEL 8.x an asset.

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.

Location(s) : Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose : "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, 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. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here . Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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