Intermediate Mainframe Application Developer

Job Description

Application Deadline: 05/28/2026 Address: VIRTUAL59 - REMOTE/TELETRAVAIL - ON - BMO Job Family Group: Technology This is a remote opportunity available to Canadian Residents who want an opportunity to join a Mainframe Development team at BMO. We are looking for someone who understands the core processes of a financial business unit and its requirements, as well as the architecture patterns and technology strategy of an organization (e.g., Mainframe Modernization, Transformation, DevOps). This individual conceives and writes detailed software design, environment documents, and code; while ensuring that their code/configurations adhere to security, logging, error handling, performance standards, and non-functional requirements. They create and modify software according to the software development life cycle and in alignment with architectural patterns and technology strategy as specified by the enterprise. They understand the implications of various components (including technology strategy & architecture) to the overall design of a program and the application within which it resides, and its overall impact to BMO’s technology eco-system. They evaluate new technologies for fit within the program/system/eco-system and the associated upstream and downstream impacts on process, data, risk (e.g., security). They work toward the objective of defect free software and deliver functionally that meets requirements and aligns with architecture. They promote the development of performant, reusable and sustainable technology assets for the Bank. They support the resolution of production issues and make recommendations that will improve BMO processes & systems. Accountabilities Understands BMO Mainframe environment and strategic goals and is an advocate for our mainframe technologies. Stays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations, practice communities & individual learning. Assesses impact of design decisions to the solution/product/service being developed (i.e. performance, schedule, budget, downstream component/system impact, quality, etc.) and recommends alternate/creative solutions for mitigation/optimization if required. Assesses the costs and benefits for different solutions and recommend/decide on appropriate designs. Identifies opportunities to strengthen the development capability, such as: sharing expertise to promote technical development, mentoring employees, building communities of practice and networks. Devises new algorithms and data structures for target environment and platform attributes in alignment with architectural patterns. Recommends or automates approaches to streamline and integrate technological processes and/or systems to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Builds solutions that are supportable, scalable and achieve our aspiration of common assets. Builds effective relationships w

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