CIBC

Mainframe Developer

CIBC$90K — $110K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in application development, focusing on full stack design and development.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, DB2/IMS along with modern languages like Java, C, or C++.
  • Experience in developing responsive web applications integrating front-end and back-end technologies.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on client satisfaction and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of web applications and enhance existing mainframe applications.
  • Create and manage multi-year technology roadmaps that align with banking goals.
  • Collaborate with other developers to solve technical challenges and improve team knowledge.
  • Conduct compatibility testing between front-end and back-end systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Document technical specifications and maintain up-to-date system architecture.

Benefits

  • Personalized recognition and competitive compensation packages.
  • Comprehensive benefits program including pension plans and banking perks.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through dedicated development days.
  • Work-life balance supported by a hybrid work arrangement.
Full Job Description
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 and JCL and DB2/IMS.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you'll be on-site full-time. You'll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

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- Develop multi-year technology roadmaps that align with the bank's vision, strategy, and business goals. Lead multiple complicated projects involving backend systems, new technology, and the enhancement of existing applications.
  • Leadership Skills- Support and collaborate with intermediate and senior developers by sharing knowledge, collaborating and problem solving.


Who you are
  • You can demonstrate 5 years experience. In application development with a focus on design and develop both front-end and back-end components of web applications. Collaborate with designers to implement responsive and visually appealing web designs. Implement and maintain Main Frame applications seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems. Optimize Main Frame applications for performance, and speed. Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and COBOL development guidelines. Conduct cross- mainframe and cross-device compatibility testing. Identify and troubleshoot issues in web applications, and propose and implement solutions. Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure proper testing and validation of web applications. Document technical specifications, system architecture, and development processes. Stay up-to-date with emerging web technologies and industry trends, and recommend innovative solutions. Nice to have: C, C++, Java, SQL.
  • You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.
  • You're goal oriented. You're motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.
  • You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.
  • You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.
  • You're a certified professional. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Technical discipline.
  • 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

Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 22nd Floor

Employment Type
Regular

Weekly Hours
37.5

Skills
COBOL, DB2 SQL, Dev-C++, IBM Db2, IMS Databases, Java (Programming Language), Job Control Language (JCL)

About CIBC

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is a Canadian multinational banking and financial services corporation headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The bank is headquartered at Commerce Court in the city's Financial District. CIBC's Institution Number is 010, and its SWIFT code is CIBCCATT. It is one of two Big Five banks founded in Toronto, the other being the Toronto-Dominion Bank. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce was formed through the June 1, 1961, merger of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and the Imperial Bank of Canada, the largest merger between chartered banks in Canadian history. The bank has four strategic business units: Canadian Personal and Business Banking, Canadian Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, U.S. Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets. It has international operations in the United States, the Caribbean, Asia, and United Kingdom; Globally. CIBC serves more than eleven million clients, and has over 40,000 employees. The company ranks at number 172 on the Forbes Global 2000 listing.
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