Mainframe Automation Engineer

Senior Mainframe Automation Engineer (Contract-to-Hire, Fully Remote)

Join our team as a Senior Mainframe Automation Engineer, where you'll play a key role in revolutionizing mainframe modernization and z/OS environments! In this fully remote position, you'll develop and implement cutting-edge automated solutions that streamline processes, save users valuable time, and elevate their daily experience. Your work will directly contribute to improving the quality of data captured, making a significant impact on the future of our technology landscape. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to drive meaningful change, this role is for you!

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implementation of mainframe modernization projects
• Utilize REXX, TSO, ISPF, DB2, batch JCL, etc. to create interactive utilities and perform batch processing
• Support existing solutions
• Provide support for vendor-provided applications
• Perform Proof of Concept exercises for potential vendor provided applications
• Assist other mainframe team members and departments by identifying and automating processes and tasks
• Work with application teams and business users to gain an understanding of their requirements, develop a proposed solution, and build the agreed-upon utility or batch process

Required Skills and Experience

• A minimum of ten years of experience in systems programming in a mainframe environment
• Experience with REXX, TSO, ISPF, DB2, batch JCL
• Working knowledge of CA7, PanAPT, PanValet, IDZ, ADDI, Visual Studio, and Mainframe DevOps tools and concepts
• Experience with DB2 ISPF and SAS/WPS
• Expertise with OPS/MVS and/or IBM System Automation for z/OS
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, military, and work experience

Preferred skills and Experience

• Experience with Kubernetes, Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) and container orchestration
• Experience using GIT, GITLAB, etc.
• Scripting experience with Shell, Python
• Experience with z/OS UNIX shell & OMVS commands
• Experience with Ansible for Z

Calibro Corp. is a professional staffing and services firm specializing in the technology areas of Project Management, Business Analysis, Infrastructure and Development. We offer great benefits to both salaried and hourly employees including medical, dental, vision, 401k with match. Calibro Corp is committed to providing the highest levels of professional services to job seekers and employers. Reach out to our staffing specialists to experience the difference!