BWI GmbH | Germany | Deutschland gesamt bundesweit, Hamburg, Frankfurt, München, Nürnberg, Ulm, Berlin, Bonn, Leipzig | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 06.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Lead System Engineer - Systemprogrammierer (DB/IMS) Mainframe (m/f/d)
As a primary digitization partner of the Bundeswehr, we provide stable, safe and efficient IT services in Germany and abroad, from basic operations to the field close to the application and thus contribute to the continuous increase in the leadership and operational capacity of the Bundeswehr. With more than 8,000 colleagues, we operate and modernise one of the largest and most complex IT infrastructures in Germany. We are looking for responsible IT specialists who are convinced that the Bundeswehr-IT will further develop in challenging digitalization projects and thus contribute to Germany's security. Together with us, we are concerned about the future digital capability of the Bundeswehr. Lead System Engineer - System Programmer (DB/IMS) Mainframe (m/w/d) from October and full time at one of our BWI locations. The ITOM 2 Application department provides the hardware/software infrastructure for the operation of the central applications of the Bundeswehr at the data center locations in Bonn and Strausberg. It is responsible for the design of the mainframe infrastructure, provision, maintenance, operation and second-level support of the operating system z/OS, including the security, database, automation, monitoring and production and application controlling software used on this operating system platform. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Ensuring the operation of Db2/IMS systems under the operating system z/OS
Configuration, implementation, maintenance, documentation as well as test and use of changes to the technical components in the respective test and productive systems
Monitoring and analysis of system performance, optimization of database queries and structuring of complex relational databases
Creation of sustainable backup and recovery concepts
Development and updating of implementation and operating standards and ensuring implementation and compliance in operation
Consulting and active support of developers in implementing Db2/IMS in batch, remote and online processes
Analysis and elimination of system errors in complex system structures (2nd level support)
Completed subject-related university studies or comparable
At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in a comparable environment
Very good knowledge of the mainframe architecture and system programming (Db2/IMS)
Knowledge of SQL, JCL, SMPE and REXX programming
Ideally experience in interaction with mainframe languages such as COBOL, PL/I or Java
Expressed analytical competence, readiness to learn and awareness of responsibility
Very good communication capability and high team capability
Willingness to carry out business trips 1x per quarter and regular call readiness
German language skills in word and writing
Through varied and socially relevant tasks, we ensure the smooth operation of IT and the digitization of the Bundeswehr The goal is for us. For us, an appreciative approach and a great team spirit are elementary The remuneration is between € 71,000 and € 104,040. The actual amount is determined based on your responsibility as well as experience and competences We offer 30 days of annual vacation, 1 day of service plus options for individual adjustments Our Benefit app gives you a monthly balance and can also secure tax discounts on tickets for the ÖPNV We enable flexibility to reconcile work and private life, for example through mobile work or trust work time We support professional and personal training through individual measures and free access to LinkedIn Learning Our job bike offer allows leasing up to 2 bikes
Location
![]() | BWI GmbH | |
| 89075 bundesweit, Hamburg, Frankfurt, München, Nürnberg, Ulm, Berlin, Bonn, Leipzig | ||
| Germany |
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