Senior Mainframe Developer

Accenture PLC; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

People Lead support

Extensive training

Employee Assistance Program

Share purchase plan

Referral program

Private medical care

Multisport card

Job summary

Accenture PLC in Poland is seeking an experienced IBM Mainframe Developer to maintain and modernize critical banking applications. You will analyze requirements, design scalable COBOL/JCL/CICS solutions, and collaborate with international teams. A strong focus on learning, quality delivery and proactive skill enhancement is expected.

Hybrid work with some in-person collaboration across client sites. We offer permanent contract, extensive training, mentorship, and pathways for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial experience in development and maintenance of IBM Mainframe applications.
• Strong knowledge of COBOL, JCL, CICS, and z/OS.
• Practical experience with DB2 databases, including SQL development and data analysis.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and independently design and implement technical solutions.
• Experience troubleshooting production issues and optimizing existing applications.
• Proactive, self-driven approach with accountability for delivered solutions.
• Ability to collaborate within international project teams.
• English proficiency at minimum B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic IBM Mainframe applications supporting critical business processes in banking.
• Analyze requirements and design scalable COBOL/JCL/CICS solutions with focus on quality.
• Diagnose and resolve production issues, optimize performance, implement enhancements.
• Collaborate with international project teams, modernizing with automation/AI where appropriate.
• Mentor junior developers and promote continuous learning and technical excellence.

Skills

Mainframe Dev

COBOL

CICS

DB2

JCL

z/OS

SQL

English B2

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

CI/CD

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments, and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance citizen services. We offer solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Accenture Song. For more information about Accenture Technology Poland, please visit our website: Poland | Let There Be Change | Accenture.

THE WORK:

• Develop and maintain strategic IBM Mainframe applications supporting critical business processes in the banking sector while demonstrating a commitment to constant progress and high-quality delivery.

• Analyze business requirements and design scalable solutions using COBOL, JCL, CICS, z/OS, and DB2, with a passion for personal development and continuous improvement.

• Diagnose and resolve production issues, optimize application performance, and implement enhancements with a proactive approach to skill enhancement.

• Collaborate with international project teams on modernization initiatives, integrating established Mainframe technologies with automation and AI-driven solutions while being motivated to embrace new opportunities.

• Support knowledge sharing and mentor less experienced developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

Flexible: The work location for this role may include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office depending on specific project circumstances. With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work on business-critical systems serving millions of users every day.

• Gain experience in international projects delivered for leading organizations in the financial services sector.

• Combine proven Mainframe technologies with modern solutions in automation and AI.

• Access continuous learning opportunities, supported by training programs and certifications aligned with your career goals.

• Collaborate with experienced specialists in an environment that values knowledge sharing, innovation, and professional growth.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Minimum 5 years of commercial experience in development and maintenance of IBM Mainframe applications.

• Strong knowledge of COBOL, JCL, CICS, and z/OS.

• Practical experience working with DB2 databases, including SQL development, query optimization, and data analysis.

• Ability to analyze business requirements and independently design and implement technical solutions.

• Experience troubleshooting production issues and optimizing existing applications.

• Proactive, self-driven approach with accountability for delivered solutions.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within international project teams.

• English proficiency at minimum B2 level.

Research indicates that some candidates, especially the most diverse ones, may hesitate to apply for positions if they don't meet all requirements. If you believe you possess the necessary skills, even if not meeting every requirement, we wholeheartedly encourage you to submit your application.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience working with Git, Bitbucket, and CI/CD processes in Mainframe environments.

• Professional experience within banking, financial services, or insurance sectors.

• Knowledge of Mainframe modernization initiatives and AI-supported software development practices.

• Experience mentoring or supporting junior developers in their professional growth.

WHAT WE OFFER?

• Permanent employment contract.

• Individual support of a People Lead and a specific path of professional development, as well as the possibility of a session with a Coach.

• A wide training package (soft, technical, and language training offer, access to e-learning platforms, Gallup test, GenAI training, possibility of co-financing courses, and certification).

• Employee Assistance Program – legal, financial, and psychological consultations.

• Accenture employees eligible for the Employee Share Purchase Plan automatically become eligible for quarterly dividends if they own company shares.

• Paid employee referral program.

• Private medical care, life insurance.

• Access to the MyBenefit platform (possibility of using a wide range of products and services, including the Multisport card).

WHAT WE BELIEVE:

Accenture does not discriminate against employment candidates based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, political beliefs, trade union membership, ethnicity, denomination, sexual orientation, or any other basis impermissible under Polish law. All our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger, and more durable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Our position as a partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations, and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, and we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.

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