Senior IBMi Developer (Hybrid in Toronto) - (6 months contract)

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced IBMi Developer to join our team on a 6-month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting applications running on the IBMi (AS/400) platform. You will leverage your expertise in IBMi programming (CL, Java, and LANSA) and your knowledge of DB2, MQ, SSL certificates, and web services to deliver robust, secure, and scalable solutions. Experience with ACBS is highly desirable. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, optimal performance, and timely delivery of project milestones.

Roles and responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance IBMi-based applications using CL, Java, LANSA, and other relevant technologies.
• Design and implement robust solutions using IBMi DB2 database programming (SQL, stored procedures).
• Collaborate with business analysts and project managers to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Utilize technologies such as MQ, SSL certificates, and web services to facilitate secure and reliable data transmission.
• Ensure seamless integration of IBMi applications with external systems and services.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of the overall IBMi architecture, with attention to best practices and industry standards.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and debugging on IBMi applications and environment-related issues.
• Identify system bottlenecks and optimize performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Proactively recommend and implement improvements in processes, code quality, and system configuration.
• Act as a subject matter expert on IBMi, sharing best practices and providing technical guidance to team members.
• Coordinate and execute deployments of IBMi applications using automated deployment processes when applicable.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and release notes.
• Ensure solutions meet compliance and security requirements.
• Utilize experience with ACBS (loan management system) and LANSA to enhance and maintain relevant systems within the IBMi ecosystem.
• Collaborate with business users and technical teams to customize and configure ACBS and LANSA solutions as needed.
• Conduct unit testing and collaborate with QA teams to identify and address defects.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent

• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

• Strong IBMi (AS/400) environment experience in programming and troubleshooting
• Experience with IBMi DB2 database programming (SQL, Stored Procedures)
• Experience developing in CL and Java (development on windows with deployment to the IBMi)
• Exposure to transmission technologies such as MQ, SSL Certificates and Web Services
• Experience with ACBS and LANSA development.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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