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Mainframe Developer

Attendance
Hybrid
Job number
30092
Category
Senior Professional
Status: Permanent
Type of Contract
Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time 
Full Time / Part Time?
Full-Time
Posting date
05-Jan-2026
Area(s) of interest: Information technology
Location(s): Montreal

A career as a mainframe developer in the Retail financing – Backend team at National Bank means acting as an IT expert in a dynamic and evolving environment. This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organisation thanks to your programming and analytical skills and mainframe banking experience.

Your job

  • Design and program reliable, high-performance solutions for mainframe systems
  • Participate in the testing phases throughout the development cycle
  • Establish and apply validation and quality control procedures in accordance with established standards and standards
  • Provide professional support to sectors and develop or modify computer programs based on user needs and business imperatives
  • Work with users to understand issues and determine it needs

Your team

Under the it Vice-President, the team works in an agile, proactive and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes.

You are part of a large team of 19 colleagues in the IT – Retail financing – Backend sector and report to the Senior Manager. Our team stands out for its extensive mainframe experience and collaborative spirit. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This translates into a hybrid work environment.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

  • A bachelor’s degree and several years of experience, or a master’s degree and several years of experience
  • proficiency in COBOL, IMS/DB, SQL, CICS, JCL, ISFP, Python (an asset)
  • Be familiar with the MVS/ESA and Windows operating systems
  • Use File-aid, Xpediter, Endever, Visual Studio Code, and sonarQube development tools
  • Experience with GIT/GitHub, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, XRAY and agile methods
Languages:
English, French
Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Skills

DevOps Diversity & Inclusion Mainframe Python System Deployment Teamwork Decision Making Influence others Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency Solution Design Source Code Control Systems IBM Database 2 Cataloging
Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. 
 
* Health and wellness program, including many options
* Flexible group insurance
* Generous pension plan
* Employee Share Ownership Plan
* Employee and Family Assistance Program
* Preferential banking services
* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* Virtual sleep clinic 
 
These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. 
 
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
 
We're putting people first
We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people.   Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.  
 
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? 
 
Come live your ambitions with us!

Why work at National Bank?

For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

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For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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