PL/1 Developer

Description

### **Elite Challenge: Senior PL/1 Developer – Transform Mission-Critical Systems from Spain (100% Remote)** **Working Hours:** 09:00 \- 18:00 Are you a software engineering enthusiast who finds satisfaction in solving complex problems where others give up? At **Initium Software**, we are not a traditional consultancy; we are strategic partners who believe in real-world impact through technology. We are seeking a **Senior PL/1 Developer** ready to take ownership, design, and evolve mission-critical business applications for the insurance sector. If you seek an environment where your technical expertise is valued and your analytical capability drives large-scale solutions, this is your place. ### **Your Mission (The Impact You’ll Generate)** In this role, you won’t merely maintain code—you’ll be a key contributor to the resilience and modernization of our systems: * **Design and implement** robust Batch applications using PL/1 to optimize business performance. * **Strategically align** with *Product Owners* and team members to diagnose production incidents and translate our clients’ complex requirements into efficient technical solutions. * **Consult and support** key clients during implementation and customization of our specialized insurance software. * **Master and extend** existing functionalities by fully leveraging extension patterns within our development *frameworks*. * **Propose continuous improvements**, proactively expanding your knowledge of technologies that elevate the quality of our technical deliverables. ### **Requirements** ### **Your Arsenal (What Makes You Stand Out)** **Mandatory:** * **Experience:** More than 5 years working in back-end development environments (Seniority: 8+ years of overall experience preferred). * **Technical Proficiency:** Solid foundational knowledge and advanced hands-on experience with **PL/1** —OR— proficiency in **COBOL / Fortran**, with full willingness and enthusiasm to learn and migrate to PL/1. * **Operating Systems:** Basic knowledge and fluent command-line usage of Linux (e.g., *vi editor, grep, sudo, netstat*, etc.). * **Languages:** Advanced English level (C1\), fluent both spoken and written, as you will operate in international environments. * **Mindset:** Ingenious approach, problem-solving orientation, and excellent interpersonal skills for collaborative teamwork. **Desirable:** * Practical experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts such as encapsulation, inheritance vs. delegation, access operators, and simple design patterns (e.g., GoF). * Experience documenting batch processes technically, preferably using *Rochade*. * Passion for learning, sharing ideas, and continuously evolving alongside the team. ### **How We’ll Measure Your Impact** * Monthly achievement of project efficiency targets. * Effective alignment with and execution of the software development and support strategic plan. ### **Benefits** ### **What We Offer (Differentiating Benefits)** * **Competitive Compensation:** Fixed salary commensurate with your senior-level experience. * **True Flexibility:** 100% remote work from Spain, respecting a healthy balance between your professional and personal life (Working Hours: 09:00 \- 18:00\). * **Initium Culture:** An environment built on autonomy, collaboration, dynamism, and zero micro-management. * **Professional Growth:** A space where your initiative is valued, your direct impact recognized, and active investment made in your ongoing technical evolution. * **High-Performance Team:** Challenging projects powered by technologies supporting massive-scale operations, surrounded by professionals who will inspire you to surpass yourself. *"At Initium, we don’t just develop technology—we create an environment where people can evolve, deliver value, and leave their mark."* ### **Ready for Your Next Big Career Step?** If you seek a place where your code makes real impact, technical challenges motivate you, and your curiosity is celebrated, we want to meet you. **Apply now, send us your CV, and let’s talk about the future you can build with us!**