About The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Mainframe Software Engineer located in Ontario to support a project in the Insurance sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 12 months but may be extended.

This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office occasionally.

About You

Own Your Contributions

Break down and analyze application requirements into well-scoped work items
Design and develop mainframe applications under the guidance of senior engineers
Identify risks and raise them early to protect delivery timelines
Make sound technical decisions aligned with team standards and long-term maintainability
Contribute to maintaining the health, reliability, and evolvability of existing systems

Build and Learn

Contribute to end-to-end application development using modern mainframe tools (IBM IDz, zDevOps, VS Code, Zowe, GitHub Copilot)
Write production-quality COBOL code with appropriate testing and documentation
Learn and apply lightweight engineering practices that balance speed and quality
Stay current with emerging technologies and AI-assisted development tools

Collaborate Effectively

Work with peers, senior engineers, and stakeholders to deliver solutions
Clearly communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs
Contribute to improving client and developer experience through collaboration
Share knowledge with peers and contribute to improving team practices and standards

What You Bring

3 - 5 years of experience in mainframe application development
Working knowledge of zOS / OS/390 environments
Experience with TSO/ISPF, DB2, IMS, JCL, and COBOL
Understanding of MQ and middleware concepts
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Familiarity with Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and zDevOps pipelines is a plus
Experience with agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban is an asset

Product Mindset

You think in terms of client and business outcomes
You’re comfortable learning through iteration and feedback
You value ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

About Us

About FDM

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.

With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.

🌍 Global impact – 18 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe
🚀 25,000+ careers launched – and counting
🤝 300+ trusted client partners

Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Tech careers should be for everyone. With 75+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities.

Please note that FDM’s recruitment and assessment processes involve third-party tools that use artificial intelligence.

ATTENTION: MONTREAL OPENINGS: Due to the operational requirements of these roles, including frequent communication with clients and FDM employees located outside Quebec, the duties associated with these positions require proficiency in English. / ATTENTION : OFFRES À MONTRÉAL : En raison des exigences opérationnelles de ces postes, y compris la communication fréquente avec des clients et des employés de FDM situés en dehors du Québec, les tâches associées à ces postes exigent une maîtrise de l'anglais.

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