Mainframe Developer

About the role

We are looking for a skilled **Mainframe Developer** with strong experience in mainframe technologies and Java development to support a key Retirement Planning platform for a leading Wealth Management firm operating within a broker\-dealer model. In this role, you will focus primarily on new feature development while also providing production support for business\-critical applications. You will leverage technologies including COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, IBM MQ, and Java, troubleshoot complex production issues, and collaborate closely with cross\-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill an existing vacancy for a new position.

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*The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill an existing vacancy for a new position.*

**Responsibilities**

* Design, develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe\-based applications supporting retirement planning capabilities * Deliver new development initiatives while providing production support for existing applications and services * Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve mainframe job failures, abends, and performance\-related issues * Develop and maintain solutions utilizing COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, IBM MQ, and Java technologies * Monitor and support batch processing workflows, scheduling activities, and operational processes * Leverage IT Service Management and problem management practices to ensure effective incident resolution and root cause analysis * Collaborate with business stakeholders, development teams, and support teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions * Participate in project interviews, technical discussions, and implementation planning activities

**Requirements**

* Strong hands\-on experience with COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, IBM MQ, and Java development * Proven ability to diagnose and resolve common mainframe job abends and production issues * Experience working with mainframe job schedulers and batch processing environments * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem\-solving skills * Exposure to IT Service Management processes and operational support practices * Hands\-on experience with problem management tools, preferably ServiceNow * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams * Ability and willingness to work from the office occasionally as required * Completion of a project interview is required

**Nice to have**

* Experience with CICS development and support * Knowledge of or experience with Assembler, IDMS, and IMS environments * Hands\-on experience with debugging tools such as EXPEDITOR * Knowledge of mainframe tools including ABENDAID, TELON, and FileAid * Experience with ISPW, Topaz, and Compuware toolsets * ITIL certification

**We offer**

* Extended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid) * Life and AD\&D Insurance (Company Paid) * Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid) * Telehealth (Company Paid) * Short\-term Disability (Company Paid) * Long\-Term Disability * Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick days) * Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company match * Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave Top\-up * Employee Stock Purchase Program * Critical Illness Insurance * Employee Discounts * Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi\-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting\-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

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This posting includes a salary range EPAM Canada would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, training, the demand for the role, skillset, and overall business and local labour market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: CA$110,000\-CA$136,000\. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

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