Engineer – Cobol DB2
Hybrid
Brussels Region, Belgium
Freelance
24-04-2025
Job Specifications
afarax is looking for a freelance Engineer – Cobol DB2. We need you!
The project:
Our client in the banking sector is looking for an Engineer – Cobol DB2 to join their team.
Function description:
You design and implement small to medium size features end2end using the frameworks and solution building blocks in place and you maintain existing systems within your domain.
You specialize in one technology family used in your domain and you take initiative to learn new ones.
You understand and are aware of developments in your own technical discipline and you are able to recognize and translate these to your own working environment.
You apply engineering standards, principles, guidelines and frameworks (performance, security, re-usability, scalability, sustainability, devsecops)
You independently design&deliver small to medium size features with limited complexity related to different and context free system components including analysing, designing, coding and testing systems within existing architecture.
You are aware of problems within your domain and you develop solutions with the support of team members.
You take into account run aspects such as performance, capacity estimation, infrastructure architecture and monitoring.
You identify infrastructure needs.
You specify availability monitoring and health-checks.
You update the technical documentation.
You are available in case of incidents and you do permanence-on-duty when requested.
You proactively support other team members and you help them to be successful.
You coach associates.
You take responsibility and stimulate teamwork.
You execute and enforce the team processes, you make sure everybody understands the benefits and tradeoffs.
You work within the boundaries of security, reliability and integrity and you take initiative to improve development and performance.
You have an impact on the whole team.
You work in parallel with your peers, owning small-medium features from design to implementation.
You take initiative (e.g fix bugs, search for root cause ).
You are a continuous learner and problem solver with growth mindset: creative, curious, innovative, detailed in execution.
Is this you?
Cobol
DB2
MQ Series
How afarax supports you?
You benefit from our extensive network
You will have access to projects that fit your expertise
We help and support you throughout your project
We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership
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About the Company
Are you an IT freelancer looking for exciting projects and opportunities to grow your career? Since 2010, afarax has been a trusted partner for IT professionals, offering challenging projects with top-tier companies across diverse industries. As specialists in IT consulting and staffing, we connect freelance professionals with dynamic projects that match their skills and ambitions. Our mission is simple: to help you succeed by finding the right opportunities where you can make an impact, build your expertise, and thrive. W... Know more
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