Mainframe Migration Engineer

We are seeking a JCL Mainframe Migration Engineer to join our dynamic team. responsible for analyzing, transforming, and migrating legacy mainframe workloads-specifically JCL (Job Control Language)-based batch processes-to modern target platforms such as Azure, distributed systems, or cloud-native architectures.

This role plays a critical part in mainframe modernization and rehosting projects, ensuring functional equivalence, performance stability, and minimal disruption during transition from legacy environments (e.g., IBM z/OS) to modern platforms.

You will work independently in collaboration with cross-functional teams to align migration strategies with enterprise standards and industry best practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep technical expertise, a passion for automation, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze Control-M and/or Atomic schedule on mainframe

• Perform maintenance/troubleshooting/investigation of JCL jobs on mainframe including spool and SMF

• Analyze CICS environment for loaded programs and its configuration

• Work with ISPF, GDG, PSD and MFT for migration investigation

• Support conversion mainframe batch jobs (JCL) to PowerShell scripts for Azure.

• Help configure and automate nightly, weekly, and monthly batch jobs in Azure.

• Optimize batch job performance (concurrency, multi-threading, thread safety).

• Discover and document business requirements for batch jobs.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to clarify technical and operational expectations.

• Develop and maintain PowerShell modules, including code signing and security practices.

• Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, and troubleshooting sessions.

• Work with cross-functional teams (front-end, back-end, database, mainframe experts).

Technical Proficiency:

• Expert in Mainframe JCL

• Expert in Mainframe Job scheduler, specially Control-M

• Expert in Mainframe CICS especially familiarity with CA Ideal

• Strong experience with PowerShell scripting and automation in Azure.

• Expert mainframe batch job concepts (JCL, GDG, PDS)

• Experience with C#/.NET, SQL Server, and Azure Storage.

• Understanding of thread safety, locking mechanisms, and concurrency in scripting.

• Experience with migration projects (mainframe to cloud preferred).

• Ability to interpret and convert JCL scripts to PowerShell.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.

• Experience with operationalizing batch jobs.

Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 3,000 professionals, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.

At New Era, you’ll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Guided by our core attributes - putting people first, embracing continuous learning, and thriving through collaboration and inclusion - we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.

If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work-together