
Senior Mainframe Software Engineer
Sun Life
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Toronto • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$90,000 - CA$140,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design, develop, support, and analyze large-scale applications and systems
- Own the Delivery by breaking down and analyzing complex application requirements into actionable work items
- Design and develop large-scale mainframe applications, defining technical approaches, dependencies, and milestones
- Identify risks early and adjust scope to protect delivery timelines
- Build end-to-end application development using industry-leading mainframe tools
- Write production-quality code while leveraging AI-assisted development tools
- Collaborate with stakeholders and external technical partners, leading clear technical discussions
- Contribute to a dynamic, innovative culture where continuous improvement is valued and rewarded
- Mentor teammates and guide technical direction through code reviews and design discussions
Requirements
- 5-10 years of progressive information technology experience with full mainframe application development life cycle and systems integration experience
- Excellent working knowledge of the IBM OS/390 and zOS mainframe environment
- Experience and understanding of TSO/ISPF, DB2, IMS, JCL, and other mainframe utilities
- Experience using the COBOL development language
- Understanding of MQ Series and other middleware technologies
- Strong technical and problem-solving skills with the ability to show initiative and take responsibility
- Familiarity with Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, DevOps pipeline is a plus
- Experience leveraging AI tools for mainframe development (IBM WatsonX, VS Code Copilot, etc.) is a plus
- Experience with agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban would be an asset
Benefits
- Access to an industry-leading desktop development toolkit integrated into a modern workflow
- Opportunities to grow your skills through on-the-job learning, coaching, and training
- Be part of an innovative culture where continuous improvement is valued and rewarded
- Opportunities to socialize and team-build through fun activities with coworkers
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mainframe application developmentCOBOLDB2IMSJCLMQ SeriesAI-assisted developmentagile methodologiesScrumKanban
Soft Skills
problem-solvinginitiativeresponsibilitymentoringcollaborationcommunicationtechnical leadershipcontinuous improvement