Senior Mainframe Software Engineer at Sun Life, designing and developing large-scale applications. Collaborating with teams to enhance client experiences and utilizing innovative technologies.
Responsibilities
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
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