Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - DB2 Logical
Core
Design, optimize, and maintain enterprise-wide mainframe batch workload automation environments to ensure reliable processing and strict SLA adherence.
Role type
Senior Mainframe Workload Scheduler Specialist (IC)
Builds
Enterprise batch scheduling solutions and automation pipelines for mainframe applications
Domain
Mainframe operations, batch processing, workload management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
IBM Workload Scheduler for z/OS, JCL, REXS scripting, z/OS Workload Manager (WLM), SMP/E, high availability design, 3rd-level support, DevOps integration
Preferred skills
Non-IBM scheduling tools (IWS/BatchAD, BatchCP, Audit, Graph, XINFO), Zowe CLI, REST APIs, GDPS, multi-site scheduling setups
Technologies
IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS/TWS), z/OS, JCL, REXS, Zowe CLI, REST APIs, SMP/E
Responsibilities
Configure and fine-tune IBM Workload Scheduler to meet SLAs; Develop scheduling architecture integrating with z/OS WLM; Implement and maintain non-IBM workload automation tools; Modernize scheduling environment with DevOps and agile processes; Monitor scheduling performance and build observability; Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and advise on workload planning; Lead scheduling projects and mentor team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities