Senior Developer, Mainframe

What Youll Be Doing (position summary): As a Senior Developer Mainframe, working on mainframe applications, you will maintain, modernize, and decommission legacy mainframe systems within the Shared Platform Technology domain. The role involves analyzing COBOL and DB2 based applications, designing modernization strategies, and integrating these systems with modern backends using APIs and messaging solutions. You will collaborate with developers, architects, and infrastructure specialists to gather requirements, evaluate new tools and techniques, and identify patterns and best practices for technology proposals while anticipating long-term business issues.

At CIBC India we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (including on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview. How Youll Succeed (responsibilities): Support and enhance existing mainframe applications, ensuring stability, performance, and compliance.

Develop strategies to migrate or decommission legacy systems, ensuring minimal business disruption. Enable mainframe applications to interact with modern platforms using RESTful APIs, gRPC, and messaging systems (Solace). Optimize COBOL programs, SQL queries, and batch jobs for improved system efficiency.

Support cloud migration strategies in Azure and OpenShift, leveraging DevOps pipelines for automation. Participate in SDLC and Agile processes for development and code reviews with cross-functional teams. Analyze change requests, define application design, participate in estimation, and deliver development items.

Create and execute DIT level test cases in support of project delivery. Provide production support documentation to Operations team and maintain development delivery items. Present and walkthrough code changes, participate in meetings independently, and take ownership of deliverables.

Design and develop cost-effective and innovative solutions adhering to operational standards. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Collaborates with developers, architects, and infrastructure specialists to gather requirements and deliver modernization initiatives. Works with business and technical teams to ensure alignment of modernization projects.

Engages with Operations team for production support and documentation. Interacts with compliance and risk management teams to ensure data protection and regulatory requirements are met. Participates in Agile and SDLC processes with cross-functional teams for development and code reviews.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES: As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls. AUTHORITIES/DECISION RIGHTS: As a key contributor to the business unit, this job has the authority to recommend changes to business processes in order to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. JOB DIMENSIONS: Responsible for maintaining and modernizing mainframe applications across multiple business units.

Supports migration and decommissioning of legacy systems with minimal business disruption. Participates in integration projects connecting mainframe systems to modern platforms. Contributes to cloud migration and DevOps enablement for legacy systems.

Provides technical expertise and support to cross-functional teams and business stakeholders. Experience: 7+ years of experience. Who You Are (skills/qualifications): Must Have Skills: 7+ years of experience in MF COBOL mainframe programming, strong knowledge of IMS DB/DC, DB2, JCL, MQ, FTP, INSYNC, Syncsort, EASYTRIEVE, Tracemaster.

Deep knowledge of COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS DC, IMS DB, and other legacy technologies. Experience analyzing change requests, defining application design, and participating in estimation processes. Ability to code, test, debug, document, maintain, and modify complex application programs using specific databases, programming languages, and utilities.

Experience with integration of mainframe applications with microservices and message-based communication (IBM zOS Connect or similar). Ability to refactor COBOL programs, optimize DB2 queries, and manage batch processing efficiency. Experience with ENDEVOR, Jira or Confluence, CA7, TSO, and other build & deploy tools.

Hands-on experience connecting mainframe systems to modern applications using APIs (gRPC/REST), Solace. Exposure to Azure cloud, Kubernetes, and DevOps pipelines for legacy system modernization. Experience with client data management systems, PII and consent compliance.

Ownership of code development, ability to present and walkthrough changes, and participate independently in meetings. Experience in cost-effective and innovative solution design adhering to operational standards. Analytical approach to troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing mainframe applications.

Understanding of data protection, authentication, and regulatory compliance in mainframe applications. Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to technology partners. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Passionate about learning new technologies and best practices in legacy system modernization. Strong communication and collaboration skills with business and technical teams. Good to Have: MFS or GDF or screen formatting/messaging to Mainframe, Assembler, SAS, REXX, Object oriented Cobol.

About CIBC: CIBC is a leading North American bank, with a history of more than 150 years of living our purpose - to help make your ambition a reality. Client relationships are at the center of our strategy, and our growth is enabled by a highly engaged and connected global team. From digital banking to community impact, were proud to drive progress for our clients and our communities.

Recognized for our culture, award-winning innovation and community investment, CIBC continues to evolve by putting people and progress at the center of everything we do. About CIBC India: CIBC India is a technology and operations hub in Hyderabad, where youll be part of our highly engaged and global team, and play a central role in supporting our growth. Whether youre driving innovation in digital banking or streamlining client onboarding, youll be part of a culture recognized for excellence and investment in people.

At CIBC India, people and progress are at the centre of what we do: youll develop skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and see your ideas realized in a culture that values progress and belonging. We provide cutting-edge resources, ongoing learning, and a supportive environment where people come first. If youre ready to create meaningful change and build your future, CIBC India is where your ambition meets opportunity.

What CIBC India Offers: At CIBC India, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career that goes well beyond your compensation.

We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including competitive fixed pay, performance-based incentive programs, a family-first benefits program, employer contributions for your retirement, attractive time off and leave offerings, 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 worldwide. 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.

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