Mainframe Application Developer

Job Description

BMO is currently sourcing for an Application Software Specialist. This is a hybrid contract role in Toronto (2 days in office per week).

Role Overview:

This role supports the Retail Investments line of business by designing, developing, and maintaining mainframe applications. The position involves translating business requirements into technical solutions that align with enterprise architecture and technology strategy. The role ensures high-quality, secure, and scalable applications that contribute to operational stability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and implement mainframe applications aligned with business and technology requirements.
• Translate business needs into detailed technical specifications and high-quality code.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for security, performance, and operational excellence.
• Analyze system impacts across upstream and downstream dependencies.
• Support production stability through root cause analysis and timely issue resolution.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to technology, processes, and system efficiency.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to deliver aligned outcomes.
• Review code and provide guidance to support team effectiveness and quality.
• Contribute to development standards, frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor team members and contribute to knowledge sharing and capability development.

Must-Have Skills:

• Mainframe development experience (3–5 years) or equivalent education.
• Proficiency in COBOL, CICS, PL/1, JCL, DB2, and VSAM.
• Familiarity with EASYTRIEVE and FOCUS.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, z/OS, and ServiceNow.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Exposure to AI technologies and mainframe modernization.
• Experience working with CSF Designer.

• Ideal Candidate:

  • Demonstrated ability to deliver reliable, defect-free solutions aligned with enterprise objectives.
  • Experience contributing to development standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to analyze and assess technology impacts across systems and processes.
  • Experience mentoring team members and supporting knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

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