Senior Mainframe Developer
Top Benefits
About the role
What is the opportunity?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Developer to join our team in Toronto. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining mission-critical mainframe applications that support our enterprise payments workflow. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in COBOL, C, C++, IMS, DB2, CICS, and related mainframe technologies, as well as proven leadership capabilities. Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) for legacy system modernization is considered an asset.
What will you do?
- Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications for enterprise payment processing; support and optimize batch processes and job scheduling.
- Integrate APIs and other system components into the payments workflow; work with secure file transfer solutions such as IBM Connect: Direct and MFT systems.
- Oversee mainframe system maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades; utilize ServiceNow, Jira, SharePoint, and GitHub for incident tracking, project collaboration, and version control.
- Ensure compliance with payment standards and support multiple payment types (ACH, wire, SWIFT, etc.); collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust payment solutions.
- Mentor and guide junior team members; document processes, programs, and integration points; monitor system performance and implement improvements.
- Contribute to legacy system modernization initiatives, leveraging AI and LLMs where applicable.
Technologies and Tools:
- Mainframe: COBOL, C, C++, JCL, IMS, DB2, CICS, batch processing, file transfers
- APIs (REST, SOAP)
- IBM Connect: Direct, Managed File Transfer (MFT) systems
- ServiceNow, Jira, SharePoint, GitHub
- Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
- AI/LLM platforms (OpenAI, Azure AI, etc.)
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have:
- 7+ years of hands-on mainframe development experience, with expertise in COBOL, C, C++, IMS, DB2, and CICS.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
- Strong experience with mainframe batch processing, job scheduling, and file transfers.
- Experience with IBM Connect: Direct and MFT systems; API integration and general software development.
- Proficiency in version control using GitHub; familiarity with Java, Python, and scripting languages.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira, and workflow management tools; knowledge of AI and LLMs for legacy system modernization (asset).
- Familiarity with EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT, etc.) is an asset, but not required.
- Proven leadership and team collaboration skills; excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work onsite in Toronto office 4 days per week.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with DevOps tools/practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Understanding of security and compliance in financial environments.
- Experience with Elastic Stack and payment system integration/automation.
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- A world-class training program in financial services.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
Senior Mainframe Developer
Top Benefits
About the role
What is the opportunity?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Developer to join our team in Toronto. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining mission-critical mainframe applications that support our enterprise payments workflow. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in COBOL, C, C++, IMS, DB2, CICS, and related mainframe technologies, as well as proven leadership capabilities. Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) for legacy system modernization is considered an asset.
What will you do?
- Design, develop, and maintain mainframe applications for enterprise payment processing; support and optimize batch processes and job scheduling.
- Integrate APIs and other system components into the payments workflow; work with secure file transfer solutions such as IBM Connect: Direct and MFT systems.
- Oversee mainframe system maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades; utilize ServiceNow, Jira, SharePoint, and GitHub for incident tracking, project collaboration, and version control.
- Ensure compliance with payment standards and support multiple payment types (ACH, wire, SWIFT, etc.); collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust payment solutions.
- Mentor and guide junior team members; document processes, programs, and integration points; monitor system performance and implement improvements.
- Contribute to legacy system modernization initiatives, leveraging AI and LLMs where applicable.
Technologies and Tools:
- Mainframe: COBOL, C, C++, JCL, IMS, DB2, CICS, batch processing, file transfers
- APIs (REST, SOAP)
- IBM Connect: Direct, Managed File Transfer (MFT) systems
- ServiceNow, Jira, SharePoint, GitHub
- Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
- AI/LLM platforms (OpenAI, Azure AI, etc.)
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have:
- 7+ years of hands-on mainframe development experience, with expertise in COBOL, C, C++, IMS, DB2, and CICS.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
- Strong experience with mainframe batch processing, job scheduling, and file transfers.
- Experience with IBM Connect: Direct and MFT systems; API integration and general software development.
- Proficiency in version control using GitHub; familiarity with Java, Python, and scripting languages.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira, and workflow management tools; knowledge of AI and LLMs for legacy system modernization (asset).
- Familiarity with EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT, etc.) is an asset, but not required.
- Proven leadership and team collaboration skills; excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work onsite in Toronto office 4 days per week.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with DevOps tools/practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Understanding of security and compliance in financial environments.
- Experience with Elastic Stack and payment system integration/automation.
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- A world-class training program in financial services.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.