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About The Company
PKS Software GmbH is an innovative software company headquartered in Ravensburg, Germany. For more than 30 years, PKS has helped customers modernize and develop business-critical systems on IBM platforms. Using its own tools and deep platform expertise, the company supports organizations across sectors including banking, logistics, and insurance in evolving essential applications while preserving their business value.
PKS is part of the TIMETOACT GROUP, a leading IT services provider for cloud platforms and digital solutions. The group brings together more than 1,700 colleagues across 25 locations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with additional offices in Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United States, as well as service hubs in other regions. This network offers opportunities to share expertise, access learning resources, and explore career paths across a broad technology community.
About The Role
PKS is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer IBM i (m/f/d) to join its IBM i team. This is a full-time, permanent position, available immediately. The role is based in Frankfurt or Ravensburg, with nationwide remote work possible for candidates who are willing to travel as needed.
You will combine in-depth IBM i knowledge with modern software engineering practices to help shape and deliver complex modernization projects. Rather than simply maintaining existing systems, you will examine how business-critical applications have evolved, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop sustainable solutions. You will take responsibility across the development lifecycle and work directly with customers and business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
PKS Software GmbH is an innovative software company headquartered in Ravensburg, Germany. For more than 30 years, PKS has helped customers modernize and develop business-critical systems on IBM platforms. Using its own tools and deep platform expertise, the company supports organizations across sectors including banking, logistics, and insurance in evolving essential applications while preserving their business value.
PKS is part of the TIMETOACT GROUP, a leading IT services provider for cloud platforms and digital solutions. The group brings together more than 1,700 colleagues across 25 locations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with additional offices in Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United States, as well as service hubs in other regions. This network offers opportunities to share expertise, access learning resources, and explore career paths across a broad technology community.
About The Role
PKS is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer IBM i (m/f/d) to join its IBM i team. This is a full-time, permanent position, available immediately. The role is based in Frankfurt or Ravensburg, with nationwide remote work possible for candidates who are willing to travel as needed.
You will combine in-depth IBM i knowledge with modern software engineering practices to help shape and deliver complex modernization projects. Rather than simply maintaining existing systems, you will examine how business-critical applications have evolved, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop sustainable solutions. You will take responsibility across the development lifecycle and work directly with customers and business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Analyze established, business-critical IBM i applications, codebases, and data models, then recommend practical modernization approaches.
- Design and implement maintainable architectures and components, including data access layers, service layers, and integration solutions.
- Manage requirements from discovery and estimation through implementation, testing, and technical documentation.
- Apply modern development tools and practices, using AI-assisted tools thoughtfully and with appropriate human oversight.
- Collaborate directly with customers and business teams, translating operational needs into reliable technical solutions.
- Contribute to code reviews, share engineering knowledge, and coach less experienced colleagues.
- Support modularization, refactoring, and the ongoing improvement of development quality and maintainability.
Qualifications
PKS offers flexible working hours without core hours, extensive options for mobile work, and a fair approach to overtime. You will work in small teams alongside experienced colleagues and receive active support for your professional and personal development. The benefits package includes inflation adjustments, special payments, a company bike program, company events, retirement savings contributions, and childcare support. Employees can also access learning opportunities through the wider TIMETOACT GROUP network. PKS values an inclusive, supportive workplace and highlights strong employee recommendations and its kununu Top Company recognition as signs of its positive culture.
Equal Opportunity
PKS Software GmbH is committed to a respectful and inclusive working environment. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and assess candidates based on their skills, qualifications, and potential to contribute to the role. We encourage you to apply and help us build dependable, modern software for our customers.
- At least five years of professional experience developing software on IBM i, with a record of contributing to complex, business-critical solutions.
- Strong knowledge of RPG and Free RPG, SQL, Db2 for i, ILE, and service programs.
- Experience with modern IBM i development tools and the analysis of established or legacy applications.
- Practical knowledge of layered architectures, data access layers, APIs or web services, modularization, and refactoring.
- Familiarity with Git or other version control systems, DevOps fundamentals, testing, and clear technical documentation.
- Interest in modern and AI-supported software development tools, and the judgment to use them responsibly.
- Confidence communicating with customers and stakeholders; fluent German and good English skills are required.
- COBOL experience and familiarity with Java, Python, Node.js, or JavaScript frameworks are advantageous but not essential.
PKS offers flexible working hours without core hours, extensive options for mobile work, and a fair approach to overtime. You will work in small teams alongside experienced colleagues and receive active support for your professional and personal development. The benefits package includes inflation adjustments, special payments, a company bike program, company events, retirement savings contributions, and childcare support. Employees can also access learning opportunities through the wider TIMETOACT GROUP network. PKS values an inclusive, supportive workplace and highlights strong employee recommendations and its kununu Top Company recognition as signs of its positive culture.
Equal Opportunity
PKS Software GmbH is committed to a respectful and inclusive working environment. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and assess candidates based on their skills, qualifications, and potential to contribute to the role. We encourage you to apply and help us build dependable, modern software for our customers.
