Lead Mainframe Systems Developer

4 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full time

At Royal Bank of Canada, we're seeking a skilled Lead Mainframe Systems Developer to join our team in Toronto.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced professional to lead the development, optimization, and maintenance of core mainframe applications supporting RBC IS Domestic Custody operations.

This is a full-time salaried position with a competitive compensation package, including bonuses and flexible benefits.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing mainframe system solution architecture, focusing on secure, scalable, and resilient solutions aligned with banking requirements.

The role requires effective management of both internal and vendor resources, and project delivery within different methodologies, including traditional Waterfall iterative, and Agile (POD-based) methodologies.

  • Guide a cross-functional mainframe team with both internal and vendor resources in development, maintenance, and troubleshooting, ensuring system performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Oversee mainframe system solution architecture, focusing on secure, scalable, and resilient solutions aligned with banking requirements.
  • Lead teams across various project delivery models, including Waterfall, iterative, and Agile (pod-based). Ensure adaptability by tailoring team structures and processes to fit project needs, enhancing collaboration and flexibility.
  • Manage vendor resource and vendor relationships in regards to the quality of service and project deliverables. Act as the main liaison for coordinating efforts between internal and external teams to meet SLAs and project milestones.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 5+ years in mainframe technologies (e.g. COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, Endevor) within the banking or financial sector, specifically systems in Custody area.
  • Good understanding of Custody business process, logic and workflow, key stakeholder and third party relationship.
  • Expertise in mainframe architecture, programming, and tools; understanding of security protocols and regulatory compliance.
  • Demonstrated experience in supporting teams across Waterfall, iterative, and Agile (POD-based) environments. Flexibility and knowledge to guide projects within each framework.
  • Proven experience managing vendor resources and ensuring project deliverables meet quality and SLA standards.

The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program, leaders who support your development, ability to make a difference and lasting impact, work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team, and a world-class training program in financial services.



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