Mainframe Software Engineer
Job Description:
Would you like to develop & maintain the powerful IBS (International Banking System) platform that banks and financial institutions use worldwide? Deal with enquiries from New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai — even from national governments?
Join us! The in-house IBS platform is the core system of KBC Global Services and this is your unique opportunity to get your hands on it in Czechia. We’re looking for people of various seniorities so whether you just started with development or you're a seasoned Mainframe professional, let's connect!
What to expect:
- To be a part of our international team of 10 specialists based in Belgium, India and Czechia.
- To develop and maintain the IBS platform. Imagine IBS like a mini bank operating worldwide — your job is to ensure it runs at 100%.
- These tasks: writing code (PL/1, maintenance mostly), testing (ChangeMan, IDZ/GitHub platform), performance tuning, process release, and more.
- To write documentation (easy-to-understand one-pagers) and obtain images for retrospective incident discussion.
- To actively cooperate with other teams.
- This role is a long-term commitment. Only the training period takes up to 2 years!
You’ll work with this technology stack: PL/1, COBOL, DB2 environment, Java C++
“This is a perfect role if you want stability and good work-life balance. You can work 50% of the time from home, and when you’re done, you’re done. Our Mainframe Software Engineers are in charge of essential processes at KBC as the IBS platform is our core system.“ — Petr Morcinek, Hiring Manager
3 things you’ll love about KBC Global Services:
#1 Work-life balance for real. Forget overtime and working while sleeping! We empower parents and young professionals juggling careers, studies and hobbies.
#2 Stability. KBC Group includes the Czech ČSOB, the Belgian KBC, the Hungarian K&H, and more. We’ve been based in Brno since 2011 and offer you room for growth.
#3 International environment full of easy-going colleagues.
Your skills & experience:
- Experience with any of the following: PL/I, COBOL, DB2 environment
- Excellent English skills
- Good communication skills & being a team player
- Problem-solving mindset
- Hands-on experience configuring and managing Mainframes (preferably in business) will be a huge advantage
“Are you not keen on every latest tech trend? Faithful to the stuff that is robust and reliable? Great, Mainframe is not going anywhere in banking. We’re looking for a person who digs deep and doesn’t stop until the problem is solved.“ – Petr Morcinek, Hiring Manager
What you get:
- Bonuses twice a year based on your performance
- Hybrid working mode with the possibility to work 50% from home. Our core working hours are from 9 am to 3 pm
- 28 days off per year to recharge
- Opportunities for business trips to Belgium (to our KBC Group headquarters)
- Many benefits fully paid by us - Multisport card, learning courses, meal voucher card (170 CZK/day), Cafeteria benefit system, fruit and ice cream days
- Referral bonuses
- Contribution to pension and life insurance, great deals on ČSOB products and much more
Sounds good? Apply now!
Our recruiters will get back to you within 2 working days. If you’re the right fit, we will arrange an interview with you and might welcome you on board soon!
Recruiter name:
Martina Beníčková