Mainframe Technical Lead

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 2 days ago

Tecdata Engineering

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Tecdata Engineering doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Lead-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English.

The role

We are looking for a Technical Lead Mainframe with an execution focus, who will act as a link between business and development. You will lead functional and technical analysis, coordinate the team of developers, and participate in the API-fication of host processes and their integration with cloud environments.

What you'll do

Act as a link between business and the development team.
Lead the functional and technical analysis of projects.
Coordinate and guide the team of developers on a day-to-day basis.
Participate in the API-fication of host processes and their integration with cloud.
Guarantee the technical quality of deliveries and compliance with deadlines.
Collaborate with architecture and with the Mainframe Coordinator in the definition of solutions.

Technical Lead Mainframe

Location: Madrid
Modality: Hybrid
Contract type: Permanent
Area: Technology / Core Systems
Language: Advanced English

Experience

years of experience in Mainframe development, with previous experience leading technical teams.

Technical knowledge

Proficiency in COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL and z/OS environment.
Experience in exposing services via API and/or integration with cloud.
Ability to perform functional and technical analysis.

Skills

Leadership and team coordination skills.
Fluent communication between technical and business profiles.
Advanced English.
Modernization project with real impact and the opportunity to grow technically in host-cloud integration.

Will be valued

Experience with z/OS Connect, API Gateway or similar tools.
Knowledge of AWS, Azure or GCP.
Agile methodologies and DevOps tools.

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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