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Babel

IT and digital transformation services provider

Senior HOST Developer

Backend EngineeringPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeMexico City, CDMX, MexicoNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • More than 5 years of relevant experience developing COBOL/HOST solutions.
  • Experience with Altamira or Alnova banking architecture.
  • Knowledge of COBOL and Mainframe.
  • Knowledge of CICS, JCL, and DB2/SQL.
  • Experience with batch processes and online transactions.
  • Experience with file utilities for creating, sorting, copying, and matching information.
  • Knowledge of Control-M and ChangeMan.
  • Knowledge of Altamira or Alnova architecture.
  • Knowledge of technical diagramming and Connect:Direct.
  • Technical leadership and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to mentor and communicate effectively with business stakeholders.
  • Executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze technology requirements and apply business rules in COBOL/Mainframe solutions.
  • Design, develop, and maintain batch processes and online transactions using CICS, JCL, and DB2/SQL.
  • Use file utilities to create, sort, copy, and cross-match information.
  • Manage workloads using Control-M and file transfers using Connect:Direct.
  • Version, document, and control code changes using ChangeMan.
  • Execute robust unit and functional tests with users.
  • Participate in Agile Scrum deliveries and collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams.
  • Contribute to technical decisions, quality standards, and team mentoring.
  • Address increasing delivery demand for critical banking systems.
  • Maintain the stability and security of HOST applications as they evolve.
  • Balance delivery timelines with technical quality and change traceability.

Desired Qualifications

  • Design and create HOST tables.
  • Knowledge of VSAM files and pure CICS.
  • Knowledge of MQ messaging.
  • Knowledge of X-INFO, Jira, and Remedy/Helix.
  • Knowledge of banking regulations, cloud or agile certifications, end-to-end design, or critical incident management.

About the Company

Babel

IT and digital transformation services provider

Babel is an IT and digital transformation services provider focused on large organizations and public bodies. It helps clients modernize systems, implement digital solutions, and navigate technology change through a services-led approach delivered by its consulting and delivery teams. The company grows by acquiring other firms to expand geographic reach and capabilities, a strategy that accelerated after Mubadala Capital became the majority shareholder in 2024. Babel’s “Hyperspace 2029” plan aims to reach 1 billion euros in turnover by 2029 through a combination of organic growth and further acquisitions, supported by a stronger balance sheet. Unlike some peers, Babel emphasizes employee well-being as a core part of its mission while rapidly expanding its footprint across Spain, Germany, Mexico, and Portugal via acquisitions and strategic integration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$330M
Headquarters
Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain
Founded
2003

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