IT Application Manager Mainframe / Adabas (m/f/d)

We are the DekaBank – the securities house of the savings banks and one of the largest fund providers in Germany. We develop first-class products and are close to our customers. With individual investment solutions, we support the savings banks in consulting. We develop new offers for digital securities business. Are you ready? Let us jointly shape the financial world of the future! What we offer? A modern working environment. We promote cohesion as well as individual development opportunities for personal careers. Because all our employees bring their creativity, passion, personality and know-how – and that makes us what we are.

IT Application Manager (m/d) Mainframe / Adabas Location: Frankfurt-Niederrad Instrumentation for: 01.07.2026 Contact person for position: Mario Ciapanna Next move @ Deka – ensure stability in the heart of our IT! You know Mainframe not only from theory, but from operation? Do you want to take responsibility for business-critical systems while shaping modern, hybrid IT landscapes? Then you're right here. We look forward to your application!

Mainframe operation & core banking system: You are responsible for the stable operation of our core banking system on z/OS with Adabas databases in our hybrid IT landscape. Conception & further development: You design and optimize database structures, processing chains and interfaces and accompany releases from planning to introduction. Monitoring & operational safety: You monitor operation, analyze disturbances and ensure the quality of batch processing and interfaces. Provider Control & Coordination: You control work orders and agree closely with our data center service provider. Cross-platform cooperation: You work closely with the operating management of server and cloud platforms on cross-system topics and jointly shape the integration of technologies. Team & Responsibility: You work in a playful, collegial team and support a remunerated readiness (about a week/month).

You have a degree in computer science, a training as a specialist (w/m/d) or a comparable qualification. You have several years of experience in the operation of IBM Mainframe systems under z/OS as well as a well-founded knowledge in JCL, TWS and CICS. You bring experience in the administration and care of Adabas databases. Knowledge of Windows or Unix systems (e.g. z/Linux) is a plus. You communicate safely in German, work structured and distinguish themselves by team orientation as well as a pronounced service posture.

Our IT runway model offers you transparent and structured development paths that are specifically designed to promote your professional development within our IT department. With clearly defined perspectives and tailor-made training opportunities, we help you fully exploit your potential. It is important to us that all have the same chances at the Deka. We are convinced that the diversity of our employees and an inclusive corporate culture are expanding perspectives, promoting innovative strength and creativity and helping to find the best solutions for our clientele. This is why we promote diversity and look forward to any application – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. .