Mainframe Cobol Developer, Customer Information Systems

Requisition ID: 179109

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Software developer will be working in a cross functional technology team responsible for the bank's Customer data and will contribute to the overall success of the team ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are following governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in delivering end-to-end software solution.

The incumbent should be a self-starter and be able to work independently with little or no supervision. They should have strong communication skills, a client focused mindset, and take accountability and ownership of tasks.

Is this role right for you?

• Development, testing, and ongoing maintenance of integration application components satisfying functional and non-functional requirements
• Willingness to utilize existing Scotiabank technologies rather than rebuilding near-equivalent functionality.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• The ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly and concisely with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Ability to develop in a Cobol-based system integration solution through contributing to good design, clear documentation, simple coding style, and test automation.
• Contributes to a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
• Experience coding in a professional environment, taking requirements from concept to production use.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• Prioritize multiple projects and completing the necessary analysis and documentation under tight project timelines.
• Experience with Cobol development.
• Ability to adapt at working in both Agile and traditional Waterfall SDLC methodologies
• Supporting critical customer data (onboarding, maintenance, inquiries) processes for the whole bank.
• Project management knowledge to work with large & complex project teams.
• Keep up with the industry standards and help the bank comply with mandatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written/presentation).
• Proficient in modern script and coding languages.
• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Sciences, or equivalent.
• Working with multiple stakeholders and collaborating with various teams.
• Working in a cross-functional technology team.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!
• Remote-friendly work environment will provide you with the flexibility to perform at your best.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Dynamic Office - Fully equipped gym, showers, games room, bowling alley, micro market, free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, wellness rooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.

Working location: Hybrid

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.