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# Mainframe Utilities Developer

- **Company:** Kyndryl, Inc.
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Confluence, Bash Shell, Batch Processing, Big Data, Unix, COBOL (Programming Language), Extract Transform Load (ETL), IBM DB2, Software Debugging, DevOps, File Systems, Eclipse (Software), Endevor, Github, Job Control Language (JCL), Rexx (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Mainframes, Commercial Software, Broadcom, Ansible, Standard Sql, TCP/IP, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Z/OS, Data Processing, Syncsort, Software Troubleshooting, File-aid, Easytrieve, Bitbucket, ZFS File System, Splunk, Jenkins, Control M
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/8DFF894E14F84232937AF22551D00E54/job/

## About the Role

* 5-8+ years of mainframe experience
 * 3+ years focused on utilities development / batch processing
 * Strong experience with:
 * IBM z/OS environment
 * Hands-on expertise in:
 * JCL and batch processing
 * DFSORT / Syncsort
 * IDCAMS and IBM utilities
 * Experience building:
 * Data processing utilities
 * ETL batch processes
 * Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for batch environments
 * Experience with: Mainframe z/OS and Horizon platforms, z/OS USS, z/OS Connect, Jenkins, Ansible, IDZ and/or Eclipse based software.
 * Knowledge of the following:
 * REXX and REXX Skeletons, COBOL
 * Python, Java, Javascript, SQL
 * zOS Connect, Utilities and Software: IBM, Broadcom, BMC
 * Knowledge on the following SCM's:
 * BMC AMI DevX Code Pipeline (ISPW)
 * BMC AMI DevX Workbench
 * Broadcom Endevor
 * Rocket Changeman (formerly Serena)
 * IBM Developer for zOS (IDz)

Preferred Experience:

 * Familiarity with:
 * DB2, IMS, VSAM, sequential datasets
 * Experience with:
 * File-AID, Easytrieve, ICETOOL
 * Scheduling tools (CA-7, Control-M, TWS)
 * Knowledge of Automation frameworks (REXX, Python)
 * Experience with Large-scale data processing / ETL pipelines on mainframe
 * Exposure to Mainframe modernization and DevOps initiatives
 * Knowledge of the following:
 * zOS Unix/Unix System Services:
 * Bash
 * HFS/ZFS Filesystem
 * Unix Permissions
 * SSH
 * General:
 * Java
 * Javascript
 * Python
 * GitHub
 * BitBucket
 * VSCode
 * Zowe
 * Confluence
 * TCP/IP
 * SPLUNK/ELK

## Description

* Vendor software Tool Administrator for: BMC DevX Code Pipeline/ISPW, BMC Topaz Workbench, IBM IDz v17.* , CA-JCLCHECK.
 * Demonstrate technical expertise and knowledge.
 * Lead resolution processes for complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
 * Develop technical solutions, automation of processes and lead individual or small team initiatives.
 * Utilize and extend standard IBM and ISV utilities such as


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