Sr. Consultant, Mainframe Application Development

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.

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What You’ll Be Doing

You will be joining CIBC's Business Banking Technology (BBT) team, delivering complex, enterprise-scale projects involving Mainframe applications. As the Senior Consultant, Application Development, you will provide and own the technical solution to support requirements for the Mainframe applications in BBT. You will collaborate with various Technology and Business partners to ensure the solution meets Business needs and aligns with technology standards, while leading all technical integrations on behalf of the team. The role provides consultation for senior management on a wide spectrum of areas, such as existing and emerging technologies; in addition, lead the planning and strategy work for the Mainframe applications. You will be responsible for leading the development team to guide developers on best practices, solution approaches, and design concepts. You will be involved in every stage of the development life cycle: intake assessment, analysis, estimation, proof of concept, requirement, analysis, design, development, testing, defect fixes, implementation, warranty, production support, documentation, and maintenance activities.

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

• Design, development and delivery – your Mainframe knowledge and experiences enables you to lead the team through design and development, and deliver projects on schedule with good quality. Essential skillset of Mainframe platform such as design concepts, integrations, programming languages, databases, utilities, tools, infrastructure and environments to ensure successful deliveries.

• Continuous Improvement – be the advocate for and take ownership of continuous improvement in both process efficiency and effectiveness, as well as development best practices that ensures quality of work, be able to bring a positive influence to the team you work with. Contribute to technology roadmaps that are aligned with the bank’s vision, strategy, and business objectives.

• Operational Efficiency – lead next level support for operational activities, problem solving and troubleshooting with logical sense of priority and urgency.

• Mentorship – support and coach junior developers through knowledge sharing and collaboration; provide technical guidance to other project team members.

Who You Are

• A degree or diploma in technology or a related discipline.

•  7+ years of experience as a senior developer with proficiency in Mainframe design and development with COBOL, ADGEN, GDF, IMS, EASYTRIEVE, JCL, CA-7, Libman/Endeavor and Host Facility.

• Experience in Mainframe Environment and Operating Systems such as z/OS, IMS.

• Experience in programming with database on DB2 and IMS DB.

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

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

• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.

• 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 [email protected]

• 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, 23rd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Application Development, Business Banking, Communication, Design, Documentations, Mainframe Applications, Networks, Personal Initiative, Process Efficiencies, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Teamwork, Technical Architecture, Technical Solutions