COBOL Developer (m / f / d)

PHOENIX International Holdings GmbH; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical distributor in Germany is seeking a COBOL Developer to further develop applications and optimize COBOL processes. The ideal candidate has a degree in informatics and experience in software development in mainframe environments. This role offers benefits such as a permanent contract, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career development.

Leistungen

Permanent contract

30 days of vacation

Mobile office options

Career development opportunities

Access to training courses

Qualifikationen

• Experience in software development using COBOL on mainframe environments.
• Experience in WMS environment is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and independent working style.

Aufgaben

• Further develop existing applications to optimize COBOL processes.
• Analyze customer requirements and create development concepts.
• Provide 3rd level support across European branches.

Kenntnisse

COBOL development

Analytical skills

Coordination

German proficiency

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Degree in (business) informatics

Tools

IBM z/VSE

COBOL FOR VSE/ESA

VSAM

Jobbeschreibung

COBOL Developer (m / f / d)

Join PHOENIX, a leading pharmaceutical distributor in Germany and Europe, with operations in 29 countries, approximately 48,000 colleagues, and millions of patients served. We supply medicines and healthcare products swiftly and reliably across Europe, offering a varied and impactful work environment where you can proactively tackle challenges, implement ideas, and drive change. Enjoy a dynamic role within a successful, future-proof family business that is market-leading in its sector.

We are seeking a COBOL Developer (m / f / d) for our IT & Digital Competence Center located in Mannheim or Fürth.

Your Tasks

• Further develop our existing applications to optimize COBOL processes and the system landscape.
• Analyze customer requirements and create development concepts.
• Develop and maintain applications focusing on WMS (order picking, inventory, stock bookings).
• Support users across our European branches as part of 3rd level support.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to optimize development tools.
• Lead discussions on technical solutions to address complex mainframe challenges.

Your Profile

• Degree in (business) informatics or comparable IT training.
• Experience in software development using COBOL on mainframe environments (IBM z / VSE 6.2, CICS / TS 1.1.1, COBOL FOR VSE / ESA 1.1.1, VSAM) or extensive COBOL experience.
• Experience in WMS environment (stock bookings, picking, inventory processes) is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, independent, structured, and quality-oriented working style.
• Ability to coordinate and a good understanding of user needs.
• Proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Good knowledge of software architecture and enterprise frameworks.
• Assembler knowledge is a plus.

Our Benefits

• Secure and growing company: Permanent contract, 13 salaries, vacation pay, 30 days of vacation, and more (job bike, pension scheme, etc.).
• Work-life balance: Mobile office options and flexible working hours.
• Career development: Opportunities within the PHOENIX Group.
• Continuing education: Access to a range of training courses via PHOENIX Learning World.
• Team spirit: Engagements and events fostering team cohesion.

Please apply online with your salary expectations and earliest start date. Contact person: Florian Thome.