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Mainframe Analyst & Developer – Payroll & HR Systems

Digital
Analysis
Advanced (5+)
Location
Leuven, Flemish Brabant
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime, Hybrid

Our client, a leading provider of HR and payroll solutions, is seeking a hybrid professional to support their core processing engine. This role combines complex business logic analysis with technical development to ensure the evolution of critical payroll applications.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into robust technical functional designs.
  • Develop and maintain applications using COBOL within an IBM Mainframe environment.
  • Perform technical designs for system modifications and legislative updates.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure releases meet specific business expectations.
  • Execute comprehensive testing of developed code and document results clearly.
  • Handle post-production incidents and queries in accordance with established standards.
  • Ensure timely delivery of software requests following agreed procedures.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in functional analysis within complex business environments.
  • 5+ years of backend development with COBOL and IBM Mainframe (TSO, ISPF).
  • Experience with DB2 and batch processing.
  • You bring strong analytical skills and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
  • You are proactive and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • You are professionally proficient in Dutch.

Nice to Haves

  • Experience with payroll engines or systems within the social secretariat sector.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Offer

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Duration: 31/12/2026
  • Work regime: Full-time
  • Location: Leuven
  • Working model: Hybrid (2-3 days per week onsite)
  • Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers
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