Finance Mainframe Engineer: Stability & Modernization

Ampstek

Paris

On-site

EUR 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Ampstek is seeking a Mainframe Software Engineer with 3–5 years of experience to support a finance-critical application landscape. You will participate in functional analysis, gather requirements, and translate business needs into technical solutions for a legacy mainframe environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining core mainframe applications, resolving Priority 0/1 incidents, and contributing to modernization while ensuring stability and security of deliveries.

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in mainframe development and support
Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, JCL, VSAM, ISPF, SDSF, MQ, IMS DB/DC, OPC/E (or equivalent scheduling tools)
Solid knowledge of mainframe databases and data management systems: DL1 / IMS DB2
Strong analytical skills and ability to work in complex, legacy environments
Proven ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders
Experience working on business-critical or finance-critical applications

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance finance-critical mainframe applications
Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve Priority 0 / Priority 1 production issues
Perform functional analysis and translate business requirements into technical solutions
Reverse engineer existing applications to understand functionality and dependencies
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and French-speaking end users
Contribute to modernization initiatives while ensuring stability and secure deliveries

Skills

Mainframe experience

COBOL

JCL

VSAM

ISPF

SDSF

IMS DB/DC

OPC/E

DL1/IMS DB2

Analytical skills

Communication with stakeholders

Finance-critical applications

Tools