Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
As a Mainframe Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining applications that meet user needs in the field of industrial supply. You will collaborate with a team of developers, a Digital Product Owner, and a Digital Product Manager to deliver robust and scalable solutions while regularly interacting with people in India and Sweden. You will join the Digital Delivery Manufacturing team based in Lyon. It's a permanent contract.
Key responsibilities:
Design, develop, and test Mainframe applications using COBOL, IMS, DB2 and JCL.- Ensure corrective and evolutionary maintenance of existing systems.
- Optimize application performance and ensure their reliability.
- Participate in specification, design, and technical documentation phases.
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to understand and implement functional requirements.
- Provide technical support and resolve production incidents.
- Ensure compliance of developments with current security and quality standards.
Who are you?
In this role, you will bring the following:
- Higher education in computer science (or equivalent).
- Professional proficiency in English.
- Significant experience in development on IBM Mainframe (z/OS) environment.
- Proficiency in technologies: COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS, TSO, ISPF.
- Understanding of DevSecOps tools.
- Analytical mindset and rigor: ability to take a step back and understand complex workflows.
- Writing and maintaining unit tests to ensure code reliability and functionality.
- Agile methodology: Actively participating in sprints, ceremonies, and Agile processes to deliver value incrementally.
- Team collaboration – Ability to work effectively with team members, fostering a positive and productive environment.
- Adaptability – Quickly adjusting to user needs, new technologies, or changing priorities.
- Problem-solving collaboration – Working with the team to analyze challenges and co-create effective solutions.
- Open-mindedness – Welcoming diverse perspectives and integrating feedback to improve team outcomes.
- Knowledge of the supply chain industry would be a plus.
What’s in it for you?
- Diverse and Impactful Work: Collaborate with experts from different domains, expanding your knowledge and contributing to the success of various business areas.
- Professional Growth: Benefit from mentorship and training opportunities, unlocking your potential for career advancement within our organization.
- Innovation at Heart: Be part of a team that's always exploring new solutions and technologies, driving continuous improvement.
- Cross-functional exposure: Engage with stakeholders across departments, enhancing your interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Supportive Environment: Join a team that values your input, fosters open communication, and encourages a healthy work-life balance
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Group Digital & IT is the hub for digital development within Volvo Group. Imagine yourself working with cutting-edge technologies in a global team, represented in more than 30 countries. We are dedicated to leading the way of tomorrow’s transport solutions, guided by a strong customer mindset and high level of curiosity, both as individuals and as a team. Here, you will thrive in your career in an environment where your voice is heard and your ideas matter.