Mainframe Developer

Join to apply for the Mainframe Developer role at CIBC . 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. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com. What You'll Be Doing As a member of CIBC’s Shared Platform Technology Team, the Mainframe Developer will help lead the technical design, development and integration of cross‑functional, multi‑platform application systems and provide enhancements to existing Mainframe COBOL Application technologies, JCL and DB2/IMS. How You'll Succeed Design and Development – Perform and coordinate complicated application programming activities. Design the application's technical infrastructure using specific databases, programming languages, utilities, and testing approaches. Lead the design and development of cost‑effective and innovative solutions. Strategic Planning – Conduct multi‑year technology roadmaps aligned with the bank’s vision, strategy and business goals. Lead multiple complex projects involving backend systems, new technology and the enhancement of existing applications. Leadership Skills – Collaborate with intermediate and senior developers, share knowledge, and problem‑solve together. Who You Are 5+ years experience in application development with a focus on designing and developing both front‑end and back‑end components of web applications, collaborating with designers to implement responsive and visually appealing web designs. Demonstrated skills in Mainframe application development, seamless communication between front‑end and back‑end systems, performance tuning, coding standards compliance, COBOL development guidelines, and cross‑device compatibility testing. You put our clients first and engage with purpose to find the right solutions, always going the extra mile. You’re goal‑oriented, motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference. You’re passionate about people, finding meaning in relationships and surrounding yourself with a diverse network of partners. You love to learn, are passionate about growing your knowledge and have a strong sense of curiosity. You hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a technical discipline. You share CIBC’s values—trust, teamwork and accountability—bringing your real self to work. 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. A competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support and MomentMakers, our social points‑based recognition program. Access to modern spaces and a technological toolkit that brings great minds together to create innovative solutions. A culture that encourages you to express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day—a paid day off dedicated to investing in your growth and development. What You Need To Know CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel they belong, welcoming applicants with a wide range of abilities. If you need accommodation, please contact CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. 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 or French proficiency. We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process, aiming to get to know more about you and giving you the opportunity to learn more about us. Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 22nd Floor Employment Type Regular (Full‑time) Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Cobol Mainframe, DB2 SQL, Dev-C++, IBM Db2, IMS Databases, Java, Job Control Language (JCL) Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Job Function Information Technology Industries Banking #J-18808-Ljbffr