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Mainframe Expert (COBOL/CICS/DB2)

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 2 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Tecdata Engineering

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Overview

Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
English: Required

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Demonstrable experience as an Expert in COBOL, CICS, and DB2.
Extensive knowledge in administration and development on DB2.
Experience in:
- SQL for DB2.
- Database modeling.
- Query optimization.
- Database performance analysis.
- Interpretation and analysis of EXPLAIN (execution plans).
Conversational English level (essential).

Nice to have

Knowledge of SQL Server.
Experience with IBM DB2 version 13.

The role

Offer for InfoJobs - Mainframe Database Expert (COBOL/CICS/DB2)

Do you have solid experience in development within Mainframe environments and DB2 databases? We are looking for a professional with a highly technical profile, specialized in database optimization and performance.

What you'll do

Development and maintenance of solutions in COBOL/CICS/DB2 environments.
Development of SQL queries and statements for DB2.
Database modeling and design.
Optimization of SQL queries and improvement of database performance.
Analysis of execution plans (EXPLAIN) to identify improvement opportunities.
Collaboration with technical teams in incident resolution and process optimization.

Technologies

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
Website: tecdata.es

Good to know if you are moving

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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