Software Engineer - Mainframe

CPA Supply Chain and Purchasing, SML – Supply Central, Rhelp/Lhelp/SPIS team
Software Engineer – Rhelp

Technology is a new function within Group Digital & IT with a big stake in the Group’s digital transformation. We will modernize Volvo’s core digital backbone making it a platform for digital products. Our Foundational IT products are used by digital product teams and enable them and their products to outperform Volvo’s competitors. Our digital talents develop capabilities and digital technologies to improve business performance and create value for the Group with speed and at scale.

We collaborate with other parts of the organization, both in Group Digital & IT, with TD/BAs and Group Functions. We foster an environment where ideas, thoughts and opinions can be shared. We are team players with clear common ambitions, and we win together!

In this position you will be part of the Service Market Logistics solution center in the Core Platform Area Supply Chain and Purchasing.
We are now looking for a Software Engineer – Mainframe for the SML Supply Central Rhelp/Lhelp/SPIS team

The Rhelp/Lhelp/SPIS team is responsible for the IT deliveries related globally appointed solutions in the Central Warehouse solutions portfolio for Ghent, as Rhelp/Lhelp and SPIS. The team works in close cooperation with the Solution Management team within the overall SML Supply Central team.
The function consists of Software Engineer, Database Administrator, Technical Expert, Delivery Leader, Scrum Master and Solution Architect.

In this role you will be part of the Rhelp/Lhelp team and report to the Delivery Manager Rhelp/Lhelp/SPIS driving IT deliveries for the Rhelp and Lhelp solutions.
Role mission & context

As a Software engineer you will be applying the principles of engineering to software development. You need to perform analysis and modifying existing software. Also you will design, code and test different application modules to meet the business requirements in Rhelp/Lhelp/SPIS.

Key responsibilities

• • Work with agile(Scrum/Kanban) mindset and thought process that will involve understanding, collaborating, learning, and staying flexible to achieve high-performing results.
  • Application development, maintenance and support. Debug application code to analyse and solve business critical issues.
  • Adopt the Rhelp standards to deliver good quality and efficient software, according to business requirements within the given time frame.
  • Understand the user requirements, requirement analysis, develop and unit test services that support business requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant IT Services processes, methods and tools, and business processes.
  • Secure that the necessary and relevant documentation, review and audits are performed for the developed modules.
  • Create good practices and propose improvements.

Required Competencies

• Mandatory Skills:
  • IBM Mainframe, COBOL, JCL, DB2
  • Excellent Analytical and Problem solving skills are required
• Good to Have Technical Skills:
  • ENDEVOR
  • IMS DB/DC
  • WMQ
  • File Manager, Fault Analyzer
  • ServiceNow tool (ITSM)
  • Scrum / Agile methodology
• Good to Have Domain Skills:
  • Automotive/Service Market business domain
• Mandatory Soft Skills:
  • Ability to perform as an Individual Contributor
  • Ability to technically guide and support team members within area of responsibility
  • Good Written and Verbal Communication skills
  • Organized approach for driving activities and tasks associated
  • Flexible to work in Maintenance/Support as well as Development Projects
  • Flexible to work in shifts (European time), on-call as per business needs
  • Flexible to travel as per business needs (post pandemic situation)

Minimum Years of Experience Required

• • 5 to 8 years with hands on experience as Software Engineer in Mandatory Skillsets.

Minimum Education Required

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Science, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities

Personal profile

• Strong communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Customer focused
• Analytical mindset
• Problem solver