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Software developer in a mainframe environment

Job

  • Level
    Experienced
  • Job Field
    IT, Application, System
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Location
    Stuttgart
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this role, you will modernize critical securities applications on the mainframe, develop COBOL programs, and work on integrating microservices while phasing out monolithic systems.

    Job Technologies

    Your role in the team

    • Further development and modernization of our mission-critical securities applications on the mainframe (e.g., order management, settlement, position management, reporting).
    • Analysis, design, and implementation of COBOL programs including data access via DB2 and IMS DB.
    • Participation in the modernization of interfaces: integration with distributed systems, microservices, or API platforms.
    • Encapsulation and gradual replacement of monolithic applications through service-oriented and API-based solutions.
    • Implementation of requirements from the departments of securities trading, settlement, and control into reliable, high-performance, and audit-proof IT solutions.
    • Ensuring high code quality and maintainability as well as compliance with internal coding guidelines.
    • Participation in agile or hybrid project teams (e.g., refinements, reviews, test approvals).
    • Support in error analysis, performance optimization, and stabilization of operations in close coordination with production, architecture, and business units.
    • Use of repository and analysis tools in the mainframe environment (e.g., XINFO) for impact analysis, quality assurance, and documentation.

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    Our expectations of you

    Education

    • Degree in (Business) Informatics, a scientific discipline, or a comparable qualification.

    Qualifications

    • High motivation to unlock the potentials of modern technologies in the mainframe environment as well as in development processes (e.g., GenKI, CI/CD).
    • Proficient in handling typical mainframe tools (e.g., ISPF, JCL, Changeman, XINFO).
    • Strong analytical thinking, high diligence, and enjoyment in understanding and further developing complex system landscapes.
    • Continuous familiarization with new technologies and banking-specific topics.
    • Ability to work in a team, strong communication skills, and willingness to actively share knowledge (e.g., code reviews, pair programming, knowledge sessions).
    • Very good spoken and written German skills.

    Experience

    • Several years of professional experience in the Mainframe environment as well as solid knowledge in COBOL development in the Host environment, DB2 and/or IMS DB on z/OS, and Java under z/OS (e.g., Java EE/Jakarta EE, Spring).
    • Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining applications with high requirements for stability, performance, and security.
    • Experience in one or more of the following areas: securities or capital market processes / interface and batch architectures in the banking environment including data storage in DB2/IMS / API or integration architectures (e.g., REST, Messaging) for encapsulating mainframe functionality.

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    What we offer

    • Modern talent management for career development.
    • Active promotion of a good work-life balance (including flexible working hours, sabbaticals, and the possibility to work partly remotely or from home).
    • Attractive company pension scheme.
    • Comprehensive health management (including partnerships with fitness studios, occupational health services, preventive examinations).
    • Interesting leasing options, e.g., Job-Rad, tablet, smartphone.
    • Great lunch offers (organic, vegetarian, or vegan).

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    Benefits

    Health, Fitness & Fun

    Work-Life-Integration

    Topics that you deal with on the job

    Job Locations

    • Location Stuttgart

      Baden-Württemberg

      Germany

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    Landesbank Baden-Württemberg

    Landesbank Baden-Württemberg

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    Description

  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Banking, Finance, Insurance
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    Software developer in a mainframe environment

    Location
    Stuttgart
    Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
    Diversity
    Open for all genders

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