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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**Responsibilities**
Design, develop, enhance, and maintain mainframe-based applications supporting retirement planning capabilities
Deliver recent 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 Service

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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 File

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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 Linked

In learning solutions
EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities.

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination.

As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate.

Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires.

Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.

📌 Mainframe Developer (Canada)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Canada