Senior Mainframe Software Engineer, Cobol, Adabas

Erste Group

. Develop and maintain mainframe applications and libraries for large-scale banking databases .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeVienna • AustriaSenior💰 €64,554 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in developing and maintaining mainframe applications, with a strong focus on secure and fault-tolerant software. Demonstrates expertise in the application lifecycle, including planning, requirements analysis, implementation, and operation, while collaborating effectively in agile teams.

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Proficiency In Natural/AdabasExperience In Cobol/DB2, ADABAS/Natural, SQL, CICS, ISPF, JCLKnowledge Of SQL Databases Such As Oracle And PostgresStrong Communication Skills In German And EnglishSeveral Years Of Work Experience In The Banking Industry

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Hard Skills

Natural/AdabasCobol/DB2ADABAS/NaturalSQLCICSISPFJCLSQL DatabasesApplication Lifecycle ManagementSoftware Development

Soft Skills

ReliabilityResilienceSelf-MotivationAnalytical AbilityStrong Communication

Tools & Technologies

IBM Mainframe zOSAI-Assisted Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Banking IndustryMainframe EnvironmentAgile TeamsFunctional SpecificationsTechnical Specifications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MicroservicesOraclePostgresSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain mainframe applications and libraries for large-scale banking databases
Help shape applications for the future by building efficient and stable libraries and modern microservices
Perform planning, requirements analysis, implementation, and operation across the application lifecycle
Collaborate with decentralized programmers and infrastructure, George, payment transactions, and data warehouse teams
Analyze faults and troubleshoot to ensure smooth operation of products
Improve existing systems and create Functional & Technical Specifications and software/process documentation
Develop secure and fault-tolerant software
Participate in agile teams and take responsibility for defined tasks
Occasionally perform night or weekend duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency in Natural/Adabas
Comfort working in a mainframe environment and familiarity with decentralized programmers
Strong interest in leveraging AI-assisted development tools
Ability to collaborate with decentralized programmers on an equal footing
Strong knowledge of application lifecycle: planning, requirements analysis, implementation, and operation
Several years of work experience, preferably in the banking industry
Experience in software development and knowledge of Cobol/DB2, ADABAS/Natural, SQL, CICS, ISPF, and JCL on IBM Mainframe zOS
Experience developing secure and fault-tolerant software
Knowledge of SQL databases such as Oracle and Postgres
Ability to work in a team; reliability, resilience, self-motivation, and analytical ability
Ability to explain complex contexts in a generally understandable way
Ability to iterate quickly without sacrificing quality and attention to detail
Passion for improving existing systems and creating Functional & Technical Specifications and software/process documentation
Commitment to learning and sharing knowledge
Comfort working in agile teams and taking responsibility for defined tasks
Strong communication skills in German and English
Willingness to perform occasional night or weekend duties

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work in a progressive banking IT area and develop own areas of responsibility
Care, collegial working atmosphere characterized by mutual appreciation, team spirit and fun at work
Possibility to benefit and learn from an international, talented and passionate community at Erste
Great learning curve through ownership and creative freedom
Interest groups and clubs
Seven restaurants and cafeterias on Erste Campus
Fully equipped Health Center offering medical services during working hours
Flexible working hours model combining remote and company time
Employee benefits with special conditions for financial services and insurances, supermarkets, clothing stores and more
Employee Referral Program with rewards for successful referrals
German and English language courses
Visa Sponsoring and relocation support
Home office, paternity leave, sabbatical, sports courses