Bridgency HR Management

Senior COBOL z/OS Software Developer

Bridgency HR Management

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇩🇪 Germany

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

SQL

About the role

  • Analyze business requirements and prepare implementation concepts
  • Develop, maintain and enhance COBOL applications on IBM z/OS (batch & interactive)
  • Database design and access (DB2, VSAM, sequential data sets)
  • Execute tests (system, integration, regression) and perform quality assurance (code reviews, refactoring, pair programming)
  • Create and maintain documentation (user, operations and maintenance manuals)
  • Support rollouts, operation and maintenance of test and production systems
  • Knowledge transfer and coaching of internal staff
  • Participate in projects in a tax-related context

Requirements

  • Completed degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a comparable qualification (e.g., IT specialist in application development)
  • Several years of experience in COBOL development on IBM z/OS
  • Strong knowledge of COBOL (including CICS, BMS screens, XML, REST/JSON)
  • Familiarity with JCL, TSO/ISPF and Rational Developer for z/OS
  • Database development (DB2, SQL) as well as batch and online programming
  • Experience in software design, requirements analysis and documentation
  • Basic knowledge of the V-Model XT and common software development methodologies
  • Ideally, project experience in regulated/public sector environments or related industries such as banking or insurance
  • Fluent German (at least C1) and basic English (at least A2), both written and spoken
  • Analytical thinking, team orientation and the ability to work independently
Benefits
  • Exciting and challenging tasks in a major digitalization project
  • A motivated and professional team in a dynamic work environment
  • The opportunity to actively contribute to designing innovative solutions
  • Attractive compensation and benefits, plus development opportunities aligned with your performance and experience
  • Top Company 2025 – because our employees matter to us
  • Home office/remote work and autonomous working enable maximum flexibility in everyday life
  • A permanent full-time position providing job security
  • Professional equipment/modern technical setup to simplify your workday
  • Regular team events that foster cohesion and provide variety

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Hard skills
COBOLIBM z/OSDB2VSAMJCLTSO/ISPFXMLRESTSQLsoftware design
Soft skills
analytical thinkingteam orientationindependent workcoachingcommunication
Certifications
degree in Computer Sciencedegree in Information TechnologyIT specialist in application development