Mainframe Software Engineer

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

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.