Mainframe Utilities Developer

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Utilities Developer to design, develop, maintain, and optimize utility programs supporting data processing, system operations, and batch workloads in IBM z/OS environments., * Serve as a technical administrator for mainframe development and utility tools, including:

• BMC AMI DevX Code Pipeline (ISPW)
• BMC AMI DevX Workbench
• IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz)
• CA-JCLCHECK
• Provide technical expertise and guidance for mainframe utilities and batch processing environments.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues requiring detailed evaluation of multiple factors.
• Develop technical solutions and automate repetitive processes.
• Lead individual projects or small-team technical initiatives.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain reusable mainframe utilities.

• Utilize and extend standard IBM and ISV utilities, including:

• DFSORT / Syncsort
• IDCAMS
• IEBGENER
• IEBCOPY
• Other IBM SORT and dataset utilities
• Support efficient data processing, batch workloads, and enterprise data movement.
• Troubleshoot and debug batch processing issues.
• Contribute to process automation and mainframe modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with JCL, DFSORT/Syncsort, IDCAMS, IBM utilities, batch processing, and mainframe automation, along with exposure to modern mainframe development and DevOps tools., * 5-8+ years of mainframe experience.

• 3+ years of experience focused on utilities development and batch processing.
• Strong experience working in an IBM z/OS environment.

• Hands-on expertise with:

• JCL
• Batch processing
• DFSORT / Syncsort
• IDCAMS
• IBM mainframe utilities

• Experience developing:

• Data processing utilities
• ETL batch processes
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills in mainframe batch environments.
• Experience with z/OS and Horizon platforms.
• Experience with z/OS UNIX System Services (USS).

• Knowledge or experience with:

• z/OS Connect
• Jenkins
• Ansible
• IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz)
• Eclipse-based development tools

Programming & Technical Knowledge Experience or working knowledge of:

• REXX and REXX Skeletons
• COBOL
• Python
• Java
• JavaScript
• SQL
• z/OS Connect
• IBM, Broadcom, and BMC mainframe utilities and software

Source Code Management / Development Tools Knowledge of mainframe SCM and development platforms, including:

• BMC AMI DevX Code Pipeline (ISPW)
• BMC AMI DevX Workbench
• Broadcom Endevor
• Rocket Changeman (formerly Serena)
• IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with:

• DB2
• IMS
• VSAM
• Sequential datasets

• Experience with:

• File-AID
• Easytrieve
• ICETOOL

• Experience with scheduling tools such as:

• CA-7
• Control-M
• TWS
• Knowledge of automation frameworks using REXX and Python.
• Experience supporting large-scale data processing and ETL pipelines on mainframe environments.
• Exposure to mainframe modernization and DevOps initiatives.

z/OS UNIX / USS Knowledge Experience or familiarity with:

• Bash
• HFS / ZFS filesystems
• UNIX permissions
• SSH

Additional Technology Experience Knowledge of the following technologies is preferred:

• Java
• JavaScript
• Python
• GitHub
• Bitbucket
• VS Code
• Zowe
• Confluence
• TCP/IP
• Splunk / ELK