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$42k–$49k/yr
Full-time
25% Discount on Next products, Company performance based bonus, Sharesave scheme, On-site nursery, 10% Discount on partner brands, Early VIP access to sale stock
Posted 3h ago
Apply by Aug 26
~36 hrs/week
Responsibilities
You will develop and maintain mission-critical software using COBOL, CICS, and DB2 to support the distribution network. Additionally, you will lead the full development life cycle and provide essential support to ensure system stability.
Requirements
The role requires strong technical foundations in COBOL, CICS, JCL, and IBM DB2 with a proven track record of delivering reliable code. Candidates must possess an analytical mindset and the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Full job description
The Role:
As a Mainframe Developer in our Warehouse Tech team, you’ll be at the heart of the engine that powers NEXT. Based in our South Elmsall office, you’ll join a specialist team dedicated to developing and maintaining the software behind our highly automated warehouse and distribution network. Your work ensures that thousands of items are picked, packed, and dispatched to customers across the globe every single day. Whether you’re evolving our international operations or keeping our UK systems robust, you’ll have the autonomy to make a tangible impact from day one. To help you settle in, you’ll be supported by a collaborative team of experts and given the tools you need to understand our unique automation landscape.
What You’ll Take On:
In this role, you’ll bridge the gap between complex technical specifications and high-performance code. You will:
Develop and maintain mission-critical software using COBOL, CICS, and DB2 to support our vast distribution estate.
Lead the full development life cycle, from initial requirements gathering and business analysis through to testing and deployment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver project streams that expand our global reach and evolve our warehouse offerings.
Provide essential support to internal users, ensuring system stability through proactive maintenance and participating in an out-of-hours cover rotation.
Drive continuous improvement by sharing your expertise to refine our departmental processes, making our development practices faster and more efficient.
What You’ll Bring:
We’re looking for a seasoned developer who balances technical mastery with a practical, problem-solving mindset. You’ll thrive here if you have:
Strong technical foundations in COBOL, CICS, JCL, and IBM DB2, with a proven track record of delivering clean, reliable code.
An analytical approach, with the ability to interpret business needs and turn them into functional technical solutions.
Great communication skills, allowing you to work effectively with both technical peers and internal stakeholders.
Adaptability and organisation, staying calm and focused during busy periods or when handling out-of-hours support.
Desirable: experience with SQL, Microsoft Azure DevOps, Natural/ADABAS, or ZOS Connect.
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You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (*when purchased through NEXT)
Company performance based bonus
Sharesave scheme
On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
Early VIP access to sale stock
Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
Free on-site parking
Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.