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# Mainframe Developer at N Consulting Ltd

- **Company:** N Consulting UG
- **Location:** Köln, Germany
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** COBOL (Programming Language), Mainframes, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.meinestadt.de/koeln/standard?id=259926032

## About the Role

* At least three years of experience in the development and maintenance of Cobol programs in the mainframe environment
 * Ideally experience in the field of health insurance
 * Quick comprehension and ability to quickly familiarize yourself with specialist and technical topics, * Completed degree in the field of (business) computer science, mathematics, economics or a comparable qualification (e.g. vocational training in IT) OR relevant professional experience
 * Independent and structured way of working as well as high communication and teamwork skills
 * Very good knowledge of German

## Description

We are looking for mainframe developers for project-related collaboration.

 * The task is to implement health insurance business processes in appropriate IT solutions.
 * The main responsibilities include the development and maintenance of Cobol programs in the health insurance mainframe service system, the analysis and optimization of functionalities and the collaboration with internal interfaces to implement efficient solutions.


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