Mainframe Technician
Role description
We are seeking a Mainframe Technicians to participate in a migration project. Will work closely with various teams to ensure the smooth transition of applications and processes, minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity. This position requires a strong background in mainframe technologies, JCLs, Unix programming, scripting, and job scheduling with Control-M. Candidates should also have the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently and document all processes accurately.
Job Duties
• Participate actively in the migration of legacy systems to new platforms, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute migration activities, ensuring all dependencies are addressed.
• Develop, test, and maintain JCLs for job automation, ensuring they are optimized for performance and reliability.
• Modify existing JCLs as needed to accommodate changes in the migration process.
• Write and maintain Unix scripts to support various aspects of the migration project.
• Utilize scripting languages such as Shell, Perl, or Python to automate repetitive tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
• Use Control-M for scheduling and managing batch jobs, ensuring they run correctly and on time.
• Monitor Control-M jobs and troubleshoot any issues that arise, implementing fixes to prevent future occurrences.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues that occur during the migration process.
• Work with other IT teams to resolve system conflicts and ensure smooth integration of new systems.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all migration activities, including scripts, JCLs, and configuration changes.
• Create user guides and runbooks to support ongoing operations post-migration.
• Analyze system performance before and after migration, identifying areas for improvement.
• Implement performance tuning measures to optimize system performance in the new environment.
• Conduct thorough testing of migrated systems to ensure they meet business requirements and perform as expected.
• Validate data integrity and functionality post-migration, addressing any discrepancies immediately
Education & Requirements:
• At least two years of experience in mainframe activities, including working with JCLs, Control-M, and scripting.
• Experience in Unix programming and scripting.
• Medium-level proficiency in English (written and spoken) is desirable