Batch Application Engineer

Job Title: Batch Application Engineer

Duration: 6+ Month Contract
Location: Downtown Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
Interview: Must complete onsite 2nd round
Requirement: Must have Redwood RunMyJobs experience

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Batch Application Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise batch processing systems. The ideal candidate will manage scheduling, monitoring, and automation of batch workloads with a strong focus on Redwood RunMyJobs. This role requires a passion for automation, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to support complex batch application environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement batch job schedules in coordination with Project and Operations teams.
• Maintain the enterprise batch application, including upgrades, installations, and patch management.
• Manage batch job dependencies, triggers, calendars, execution windows, and SLAs.
• Provide day-to-day administration, configuration, and troubleshooting for Redwood RunMyJobs.
• Monitor job execution, track progress, identify errors or delays, and ensure timely completion.
• Investigate and resolve batch scheduling, execution, performance, or CI/CD migration issues.
• Provide on-call support for critical batch failures and incidents.
• Analyze and optimize batch schedules to improve efficiency and resource utilization.
• Maintain batch scheduling tools including applying updates, security patches, and configurations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of batch processes with business workflows.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with application upgrades and installations.
• 6+ years managing batch scheduling tools (patching, configuration, administration).
• 2–3 years hands-on experience with Redwood RunMyJobs (Run My Jobs administration and troubleshooting).
• Experience in designing and managing batch job schedules.
• Strong troubleshooting ability in batch, CI/CD, and migration-related incidents.
• Experience monitoring job execution and resolving system performance issues.
• Good understanding of job dependencies, priorities, triggers, and batch automation concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scheduling tools such as IBM Tivoli Work Scheduler, Control-M, Active Batch, or similar.
• Knowledge of Linux, Windows, and other operating systems.
• Ability to write scripts for automation and monitoring.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical teams.

Team Culture

You will join a fast-paced, energetic, and highly motivated team that thrives on delivering high-quality results. We value ownership, accountability, and a solution-oriented mindset. Candidates are expected to integrate quickly into our culture, consistently aiming for excellence and setting realistic but challenging goals.