Mainframe System Engineer (IMS)

KBC Group provides banking services in 5 European countries.
The international IT solutions of the banking group, covering several European countries, takes place with Hungarian and Belgian colleagues in Hungary and Belgium, therefore not only our services are international, but also our teams. 
Our responsibilities range from day-to-day operation to application development and its operation.
We are constantly expanding the Hungarian side of the team, which is why we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated new team members with junior, medior or possibly senior work experience.

Every day, millions of banking transactions depend on our mainframe platform. Behind the scenes, IMS helps keep these services running smoothly and reliably. 
As a Mainframe System Engineer, you help maintain and improve one of the most important parts of our infrastructure. You work with IMS systems and support tools that process critical business transactions across multiple platforms.
You take part in system maintenance, technical releases, and operational support activities. You work closely with experienced colleagues who help you build knowledge in IMS and related technologies such as Db2 and MQ. 
Join a specialised DBMS team within our mainframe infrastructure organisation. Together, you help deliver stable, secure, and reliable services for the bank.

What you can expect working with us:

• You can make sure your future career is steady within our company

• Life-long learning and plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself

• Competitive salary as well as other benefits such as:

• 10% customizable cafeteria,

• annual performance-based reward,

• company phone with mobile internet, that you can use for private purposes as well

• employee discount at the bank

• Medicare

• Your English language skills won’t be worn out as you can use it on a daily basis

• Flexible schedule as we don’t use ‘Clock in Clock out’ system

• As our focus is on teamwork we consider it important to hang out in the "open office" together, but you have the option to spend 3 days per week working from home

• We value your insight and are always open to suggestions

• International environment with a cheerful work atmosphere

• Green office in Millennium Park, equipped with:

  • bicycle storage and showers

  • restaurant with panoramic views over the Danube and the National Theatre

  • free coffee in our community area where we hang out and play darts, and many dining options in the surrounding area

     

What we expect from You:

• We are looking for someone with a mainframe background and a genuine interest in learning new technologies. If you enjoy understanding how large systems work, this role offers plenty of opportunities for growth.

• z/OS experience: You understand the basics of a z/OS environment.

• Mainframe knowledge: You have experience working with mainframe technologies.

• Experience as IMS system programmer: You are eager to develop expertise in IMS transaction management.

• Scripting skills: Experience with REXX, JCL, SAS or similar technologies is a plus.

• System administration: You understand operational activities such as maintenance, backup and recovery.

• Documentation and planning: You organize your work clearly and keep information up to date.

• Learning mindset: You enjoy growing your knowledge and sharing it with others.

• You enjoy learning and exploring new technology.

• You work well with others and share knowledge openly.

• You approach challenges step by step and keep a clear overview.

• You look for practical improvements.

• You take ownership of your tasks while supporting team goals.

What you can expect during the recruitment process:

• After sending your CV in English, expect a three-round interview process, one online with our local recruiter,  one online in English with the Belgian team leader, and the final round is in person at our office in Budapest (in Hungarian) to get to know each other better.

• An efficient selection process is important for both of us, so we try to make it as fast as possible, and even if you are not selected we will give you a detailed feedback.