- The Mainframe Developer will be responsible for supporting and maintaining batch processing activities within the test environment
- This role includes monitoring and troubleshooting batch workloads performing data refreshes supporting job scheduling activities analyzing non production issues and ensuring successful execution of critical business processes
- Candidates will work within a 24x7 operational model and collaborate with application infrastructure and support teams to maintain the reliability and performance of mainframe systems and batch services
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 24x7 operational support for batch processing and test environment activities through rotating shift coverage
- Monitor analyze and resolve batch job failures and performance issues
- Execute and support data refresh and setting maintenance activities
- Develop modify and maintain JCL REXX COBOL and related mainframe components
- Support CICS and DB2 applications and associated batch processes
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues
- Monitor workload automation and scheduling activities using ESP
- Support software migration and deployment activities using ChangeMan
- Generate and analyze KPI and operational reporting metrics
- Create and maintain technical documentation operational procedures and knowledge articles
- Coordinate with development infrastructure application support and business teams to resolve incidents and ensure service continuity
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation operational efficiency and service reliability
Technical Requirements:
- Experience supporting IBM z OS mainframe environments
- Hands on experience with JCL REXX COBOL CICS and DB2
- Experience troubleshooting batch processing and job scheduling issues
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced operational support environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Skills:
Technology->Mainframe Technologies->Mainframe Technologies- ALL