Mainframe Developer
Mainframe Developer
About Accenture Technology
At Accenture Technology, we help organizations build, modernize and operate the technology platforms that are essential to their success. Our work combines deep technical expertise, long‑term client partnerships and a collaborative, people‑focused culture.
Your role
As a Mainframe Developer, you will work on core banking platforms in long‑term client engagements, contributing to systems that are central to the daily operations of major Nordic banks. You will collaborate with skilled colleagues across Finland and the Nordics, focusing on reliability, quality and continuous improvement. This role offers a balance of stability and development, with opportunities to grow your expertise and influence over time.
What you will do
- Develop, maintain and enhance applications using COBOL and DB2 in IBM Mainframe environments
- Work on core banking platforms supporting business‑critical processes
- Participate in analysis, design, development and testing across the application lifecycle
- Collaborate with Nordic and international teams in long‑term client engagements
- Contribute to code reviews and ensure solutions follow best practices
- Support stable operations while taking part in gradual modernization initiatives
Who you are
You enjoy working with complex, reliable systems and appreciate the long‑term impact of your work. You are a team‑oriented professional who values collaboration, clear communication and shared responsibility. You take ownership of your tasks and feel comfortable working in an international, client‑focused environment.
Requirements
- Several years of hands‑on experience in Mainframe development
- Experience working in long‑term client engagements, preferably in banking or financial services
- Ability to work permanently in Finland
Required qualifications & skills
- Strong experience with COBOL and DB2
- Understanding of core banking platforms and processes
- Experience with mission‑critical systems
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Fluent Finnish and English, written and spoken
Nice‑to‑have skills
- Experience with JCL, MQ or online transaction processing
- Knowledge of accounts, payments, cards, settlement or bookkeeping processes
- Exposure to modernization or transformation initiatives in legacy environments
Career growth & development'
At Accenture, your career growth is continuous and supported. You will benefit from clear career paths within Technology, regular feedback and career discussions, and access to extensive learning programs and global knowledge networks. As your experience grows, you can deepen your technical expertise, take on technical lead responsibilities or guide junior colleagues — shaping a career that matches your strengths and ambitions.
What we offer
- The opportunity to work with major Finnish and Nordic banks on meaningful, stable systems
- A collaborative Nordic network of experienced and supportive colleagues
- Continuous learning, mentoring and professional development
- Early opportunities to take responsibility and influence technical solutions
- A strong focus on work‑life balance, wellbeing and flexibility
- An inclusive, respectful and people‑focused work environment
Location
Helsinki, Finland
If you want to work with technology that truly matters — together with skilled colleagues in a professional and friendly environment — we would be happy to hear from you.
Apply now and join Accenture Technology.
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