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Senior Mainframe Developer hybrid

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Toronto, ON
Senior level
Toronto, ON
Senior level
The Senior Mainframe Developer will design, implement, and maintain software solutions while ensuring adherence to security and performance standards. Responsibilities include evaluating new technologies, resolving production issues, leading code reviews, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
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Application Deadline:

03/30/2025

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group:

Data Analytics & Reporting

Understands that the success of a developer is to understand the core business processes of the business unit and business requirements as well as the architecture patterns and technology strategy.

Conceive and write detailed software solutions/design/code while ensuring that their code/configurations adhere to the security, logging, error handling, and performance standards and non-functional requirements.

Writes, configures, and integrates code to create the software solution that aligns with architecture patterns and technology strategy.

Understands the implications of various components (including technology strategy & architecture) to the overall design of a program, system, or eco-system.

Evaluates new technologies for fit with the program/system/eco-system and the associated upstream and downstream impacts on process, data, risk (e.g., security).

Works toward the objective of defect free software.

Ensures that systems functionally meet requirements, align with architecture, and promote the development of common assets.

Supports implementation of new/changed software and the resolution of production issues and problems.

Makes recommendations to improve BMO processes & systems.

Become an expert on and organization and work closely with other technology teams and our business partners to deliver changes that fulfil requirements and follow long term strategy.

Assesses impact of design decisions to the computer solution/product/service being developed (i.e. performance, schedule, budget, Upstream/downstream component/system impact, quality, etc.) and recommends alternate/creative solutions for mitigation/optimization if required.

  • Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.

  • Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.

  • Leads and implements initiatives as required to deliver business objectives.

  • Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.

  • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders and ensures alignment.

  • Monitors and tracks performance and addresses any issues.

  • Leads/conducts detailed code-reviews and provides feedback in a constructive manner.

  • Decomposes business requirements and translates them into detailed design specifications and code.

  • Interacts with key business & technology stakeholders to define, analyze, and deliver requirements that reflect the needs of both the business and end-customers.

  • Assesses the costs and benefits for different solutions and recommend/decide on appropriate designs.

  • Designs solutions, writes design specifications, code, performs unit testing, develops appropriate artefacts / documentation, and facilitates final delivery.

  • Supports production issues, includes independently completing root-cause analysis and diagnosis.

  • Builds solutions that are supportable, scalable and achieve our aspiration of common assets.

  • Recommends or automates approaches to streamline and integrate technological processes and/or systems to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Supports the management of specific project deliverables & outcomes.

  • Identifies opportunities to strengthen the development capability, such as: sharing expertise to promote technical development, mentoring employees, building communities of practice and networks.

  • Stays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations, practice communities & individual learning.

  • Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.

  • Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.

  • Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.

  • Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.

  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Have 7+ years of experience with IBM mainframe technologies such as; CICS, Cobol, PL1, JCL, DB2.

  • Banking / Financial industry experience an asset.

  • Knowledge or related experience working in a mainframe development or production environment supporting Customer information systems.

  • Knowledge of software development practices, concepts, and technology obtained through formal training and/or work experience.

  • Knowledge of required programming languages and can code with little oversight.

  • Knowledge of technical/business environment and processes.

  • Understand functional aspects and technical behavior of the underlying operating system, development environment, and deployment practices.

  • Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.

  • Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.

  • Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth.

  • Influence skills - In-depth.

  • Data driven decision making - In-depth

Salary:

$74,800.00 - $138,600.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

Top Skills

Cics
Cobol
Db2
Ibm Mainframe Technologies
Jcl
Pl1

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