> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1866269-mainframe-application-designer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1866269-mainframe-application-designer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mainframe Application Designer - **Company:** Sloka IT Solutions - **Location:** Brussel, Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Customer Information Control System (CICS), IBM DB2, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Pl/i, Software Engineering, SQL Databases - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5823538997 ## About the Role The role requires an experienced mainframe professional who can translate business requirements into high-level and detailed application designs for development projects. Key requirements include: * Strong knowledge of mainframe technologies, including PL/I, JCL, DB2, SQL and CICS * Experience creating high-level and detailed application designs from business requirements * Strong understanding of mainframe application development * Ability to collaborate with application owners, business analysts, testers, operations teams and other project stakeholders * Domain experience in capital markets or investment banking * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to learn new technologies and delivery methodologies quickly * Experience working in an Agile environment * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Ability to work effectively within global and cross-functional teams The ideal candidate will combine strong mainframe design expertise with financial-services domain knowledge and effective stakeholder-management skills. ## Related Videos - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [Cloud as the new mainframe: why the cloud hype does not reflect the dev reality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/797-cloud-as-the-new-mainframe-why-the-cloud-hype-does-not-reflect-the-dev-reality) - [Fireside Chat with Lea](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/551-fireside-chat-with-lea) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Migrating from COBOL with AI: A Moonshot Demo](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1531-migrating-from-cobol-with-ai-a-moonshot-demo) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)