Senior Programmer Analyst Advisory (Mainframe developer)

Requisition ID: 252642

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 Sr. Programmer Analyst, reporting to the Senior Manager Development, will be part of a variety of 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:

This role involves working as a technical resource for problem analysis and solution implementation, supporting applications, and working within the Bank's architectural guidelines. Key responsibilities include:

• Proactive attitude: Taking accountability for results.
• Self-starter: Desire to learn and contribute.
• Continuous improvement: Embracing change.
• System implementation: Implementing new systems or enhancements and providing production support.
• 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:

• DB2, VSAM, CICS, CA7, SAS, SDSF.
• Experience with security and environment control systems (Endevor, ACF2), problem analysis (Fault Analyzer), database management (IMS, DB2, VSAM).
• Knowledge of DB2 database, z/OS Debugger, DFSORT, JCL, and COBOL.
• Understanding mainframe integration for ETL processing.
• Experience and knowledge of DevOps.
• 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.
• Working experience and knowledge of Assembler programming language
• Experience working in an agile environment.
• Exposure to data modeling and data architecture.
• Experience in utilities and productivity tools (e.g., MVS/TSO, ACR, COMPAREX, SYNCSORT, IDCAMS, CRF, File Manager, etc.).
• Understanding of file transfer protocols and processes (FTP, SFTP, PGP Encryption).
• Experience with UNIX RHEL 8.x.
• Prior experience in production support.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or technical equivalent.

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.
• 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.