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Mainframe Database Expert (COBOL/CICS/DB2)

Remote, Barcelona·Added 5 months ago (last checked 28 Oct)

Tecdata Engineering

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Work mode: Remote (Barcelona)

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Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Solid experience in Mainframe environments.
Advanced knowledge in
- COBOL
- CICS
- DB2
Advanced experience in DB development and functional administration:
- SQL development on DB2
- Data modeling
- Query optimization
- Database performance analysis and improvement
- Interpretation and analysis of execution plans (Explain)

Nice to have

Knowledge of SQL Server
Experience with DB2 version 13
Experience in high-criticality enterprise environments
Ability to analyze and resolve complex incidents

The role

We are looking for a Mainframe DB Expert with solid experience in COBOL/CICS/DB2 environments to join a strategic project for the development and optimization of databases in an enterprise environment.

How you'll work

📍 Location: Preferably Barcelona
💼 Stable project - Financial / automotive environment

Desired profile

Technical profile with autonomy and analytical capacity
Experience in DB optimization and tuning
Ability to work in complex and critical environments
Quality and performance orientation

About Tecdata Engineering

Tecdata Engineering (TECDATA ENGINEERING) is a technology consulting and services provider specialized in global technology projects, with a portfolio covering custom software development, legacy modernization, managed services, cloud infrastructure, Salesforce, cybersecurity (including SOC, pentesting and NIS2 compliance), and data & AI services, alongside IT talent services such as headhunting and staff augmentation. The company reports being founded in 2012 with around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and 5M in billing, and forms part of a broader technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants across 5 countries. It states it is present in major economic sectors including banking, telecommunications, and insurance.

In Spain, Tecdata Engineering hires across multiple locations including Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with a significant share of openings marked "Completamente remoto" (fully remote) or hybrid. Its careers portal organizes vacancies into departments such as Desarrollo y QA, Ciberseguridad, Cloud, DevOps, Sistemas y Producción, Gestión de Proyectos, Comercial, and RRHH, and current openings range from COBOL and mainframe-adjacent banking roles to data engineering, Salesforce, SAP, cybersecurity, and air traffic management QA. For international professionals considering a move to Spain, the volume of remote-eligible roles across the country is notable, though the company's careers and website content is published in Spanish.

Industry: IT Services
Founded: 2012
Employees: 500

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Many openings are advertised as fully remote within Spain, e.g. "Senior Data Scientist – GCP Madrid · Completamente remoto" and "ML ENGINEER Madrid · Completamente remoto".
Hiring activity in Spain includes Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, with hybrid and on-site arrangements depending on the role.
The company reports around 500 employees ("Compañeros 500") and was founded in 2012.
It is part of a technology consulting group with more than 550 consultants operating in 5 countries.
Its client sectors include banking, telecommunications, and insurance, so many roles involve regulated, enterprise-grade environments.

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