Sr. Mainframe Scheduler

Job Title: Sr. Mainframe Scheduler

Location: 6 locations - Jersey City, NJ, Richmond, VA, Plano, TX, Charlotte, NC Jacksonville, Chicago, IL (no preference)

Duration: 12 Month contract with Possible extension

Must Have:

• JCL/VSAM
• IBM Utilities i.e. IEBCOPY, IEBGENER, etc.
• TWS functions or similar functions of other Mainframe Schedulers such as CA7 or Control-M.
• Open to the web technologies learn - 80% frontend (React) 20% backend (java/springboot) SQL/Oracle Database

Other Notes:

• The main difference between the sr. & jr. person is Karthik shouldn't have to manage the senior resource. They should be self-sufficient and proactive.

Job Description:

• Responsible for administering and maintaining all aspects of the Mainframe Job Scheduling tool set and service utilizing the IBMz Workload Scheduling software.
• This position will review and test new releases and enhancements of the software code in order to verify documented functionality.
• Investigates and implements new functionality and features into production and performs or leads related project work.
• The incumbent is chartered with having an in-depth and detailed knowledge of all uses of the automated scheduler in all hosted environments.
• Tasked with supporting a number of in-house tools such as Corpcal, PODS, Bangcodes and Universal Rates Repository.
• This position will be required to provide 24x7 support.

Sr. Job Requirements:

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience administering and supporting the IBMz job scheduling software in a large batch environment.
• Must possess an excellent understanding and knowledge of JCL/REXX/VSAM/IBM Utilities such as IEBCOPY, IEBGENER, etc., as well as the TWS functions of conditional and remote dependencies, AJR, SET, and SCAN statements or similar functions of other Mainframe Schedulers such as CA7 or Control-M.
• Must also understand the use and application of the various databases within the scheduling software.
• Incumbent is required to understand initialization parameters and their affect regarding functionality of the scheduling software.
• Must be able to maintain and implement various automated processes via integration points to the scheduling software.
• This position will respond to technical questions from clients regarding all aspects of the scheduling software and its capabilities and will lead technology projects/teams.
• The incumbent will represent the Job Scheduling service in meetings and must have the capacity to think strategically and devise strategies to meet client requirements and challenges.
• Incumbent must be able to resolve all recovery issues regarding the TWS/z current and long-term plan databases while ensuing the integrity of the daily batch cycle.
• Must ascertain through research and knowledge the scope of issues and understand the impact while deciding and taking corrective actions in high-risk circumstances.
• The candidate leads and/or participates in the design, development, and implementation of complex system engineering activities involving cross-functional technical support, systems programming and data center capabilities.
• Responsible for components of highly complex engineering and/or analytical tasks and activities.
• Establishes input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility, coordination of subsystems design, and integration of total system.
• Viewed as a technology subject matter expert; able to provide and communicate complex technology solutions across differing audiences including technical, managerial, business executives, and/or vendors.
• Will have responsibility for multiple, complex projects; will direct activities of teams related to special initiatives or operations and may have direct reports.
• Leads the resolution process for complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.
• Information Technology degree and/or technology certifications preferred or substantial equivalent experience.
• This position will be required to provide 24x7 support.

Preferred Skills:

• Working knowledge of Job Scheduling, product support and administration with the CA7/CA11 tool set.
• Working knowledge of Web applications/JAVA/Javascript(NodeJS/REACTJS/AngularJS)/ PL-SQL preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Design/Develop and maintain databases using Oracle/DB2 SQL.
• Write SQL queries, stored procedures and optimize database performance.
• Ability to work with CI/CD tools/pipelines.