Mainframe Developer

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 What you'll be doing You will be joining the Finance Technology at CIBC delivers innovative technology solutions that support our Finance business, enabling effective governance, operational excellence, and decision support. As a Mainframe Developer, you'll lead the planning, technical design, and development of complex, enterprise-scale applications. You’ll assemble, implement, and maintain flexible solutions that enhance the client experience and support CIBC’s digital transformation strategy. Your expertise will drive seamless integration of applications, align technology initiatives with business objectives, and ensure robust, scalable systems for financial, regulatory, and management reporting. You’ll collaborate closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and technology teams, providing technical guidance and maintaining compliance with regulatory and information security standards. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. 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 Technical Leadership and Application Delivery - Lead the technical delivery of multiple, concurrent enterprise-scale projects, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and project objectives. Application Development and Design - Design, develop, and implement end-to-end application solutions by writing efficient, maintainable code using COBOL, SAS, JCL, and DB2, adhering to best practices throughout the development lifecycle. Systems Integration and Implementation - Participate in and conduct technical design, development, and integration of cross-functional, multi-platform systems to ensure seamless interoperability and alignment with business needs. Troubleshooting and Compliance - Review, analyze, and modify programming systems to optimize performance, conduct comprehensive testing and debugging, and ensure adherence to regulatory and information security standards. Relationship Management and Collaboration - Build and nurture strong relationships with technical team members, clients, vendors, and peers, collaborating with business stakeholders and technology teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. Who you are You can demonstrate at least 5 years of mainframe application development experience, with hands-on experience with JCL, COBOL, SAS, DB2, CA7 Scheduler, and SFTP file transfer tools. You have strong technical leadership skills. You’re comfortable leading complex projects and providing guidance on business implications of application development. You’re a strategic thinker and problem solver. Your analytical and planning skills help you identify and resolve issues efficiently, ensuring robust and reliable solutions. You excel at building relationships, leading discussions, and working with diverse stakeholders to achieve business objectives. You’re client-focused and quality-driven. You’re committed to delivering high-quality solutions that enhance the client experience. 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 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency). We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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, 27th Floor Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Applications Programming, Emerging Technologies, IT Strategic Planning, Mainframe Development, Mentoring Staff, Project Management Technology, Work Collaboratively