We are looking for a Mainframe Dev Engineer to join an Agile squad responsible for delivering robust and scalable solutions in a critical business domain. You will contribute to both RUN (operations) and CHANGE (enhancements) activities, ensuring continuity, performance, and long-term sustainability of Mainframe applications. Working in a collaborative Agile environment, you will go beyond your core expertise to support the team in delivering value at the end of each sprint, while also playing a key role in knowledge transfer and documentation.
Your Responsibilities
- Perform end-to-end technical analysis (input/output/processing) for Mainframe applications
- Develop, maintain, and optimize applications using Cobol, DB2, IMS, JCL, and related technologies
- Design and implement solutions for both RUN and CHANGE activities
- Troubleshoot and resolve incidents and performance issues
- Ensure compliance with architecture, security, and operational standards
- Contribute to integration with distributed systems using middleware technologies (MQ, z/OS Connect, SOAP)
- Collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts to ensure knowledge transfer and retention
- Create and maintain technical documentation and best practices
- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (planning, refinement, retrospectives)
- Support smooth transitions in operations and minimize operational risks
- Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team
Your Profile
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Mainframe development
- Strong expertise in Cobol, DB2, IMS, JCL and Mainframe ecosystems
- Solid understanding of system architecture (hardware, OS, networking, databases, middleware)
- Experience with integration technologies (distributed systems and Mainframe)
- Good knowledge of development standards, tools, and security practices
- Strong experience working in Agile environments
- Good command of Dutch, French, and English (active knowledge of at least one, passive understanding of others)
Why Join Us?
- Work on business-critical Mainframe systems in a modern Agile setup
- Play a key role in knowledge transfer and long-term system sustainability
- Be part of a collaborative and high-performing team
- Contribute to both technical innovation and operational excellence
- Benefit from a flexible hybrid working model
If you are passionate about Mainframe technologies, Agile delivery, and continuous improvement, apply now and contribute to building reliable and future-proof systems with ABAKUS IT SOLUTIONS.
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ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS is seeking to hire people passionate about IT not afraid to mix serious work and a bit of madness!
Opportunities are numerous. From bare applications development to of IT infrastructures management including conception, architecture and requirements analysis.
Although open to technologies used by our customers, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS seeks mainly but not only consultants mastering: Windows and Linux Servers, networks, developments (JAVA, SAP, .NET,…) as well as highly specialized experts for example in cybersecurity or in Content Management System (CMS) (SharePoint, Drupal, WebLogic…).
In terms of non-technical competencies, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS hires dynamic persons, open to the world, interested by innovation and having a keen sense of client relationship.
A very good command of English is essential, the capacity to speak French, German or Dutch is an asset.
Even though most of our positions require at least 3 years of experience, some are open to new starters.
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