Mainframe Migration Engineer
New Era Technologyabout 4 hours ago
Responsibilities
- Analyze Control-M and/or Atomic schedules on the mainframe.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and investigate mainframe JCL jobs, including spool and SMF.
- Analyze CICS environments, loaded programs, and configurations.
- Use ISPF, GDG, PSD, and MFT during migration investigations.
- Convert mainframe JCL batch jobs into PowerShell scripts for Azure.
- Configure and automate nightly, weekly, and monthly batch jobs in Azure.
- Optimize batch-job performance through concurrency, multithreading, and thread-safety practices.
- Discover and document business requirements and clarify technical and operational expectations with stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell modules, including code signing and security practices.
- Collaborate with front-end, back-end, database, and mainframe experts while participating in standups, sprint planning, and troubleshooting sessions.
Requirements
- Expert proficiency with Mainframe JCL, mainframe job schedulers—especially Control-M—and CICS, including familiarity with CA Ideal.
- Strong experience with PowerShell scripting and automation in Azure.
- Expert knowledge of mainframe batch concepts including JCL, GDG, and PDS.
- Experience with C#/.NET, SQL Server, and Azure Storage.
- Understanding of thread safety, locking mechanisms, and concurrency in scripting.
- Experience with migration projects, preferably from mainframe to cloud.
- Ability to interpret and convert JCL scripts to PowerShell.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, cross-functional teams, and operationalizing batch jobs.
Benefits
- Access to continuous training and professional development.
- Competitive benefits.
- Team-oriented, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.
About New Era Technology
New Era Technology is the AI, application, and infrastructure partner that simplifies, secures, and scales technology across modern work environments. New Era Technology simplifies, secures, and scales modern technology environments, with offices in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. New Era provides solutions and services to diverse industries including Global Enterprise, Banking & Finance, Smart Buildings & IoT, Healthcare, Education, and Government. Solutions and Services: • Collaboration & Unified Communications • Data Networking • Digital Transformation • SecureBlu Security Services • CloudBlu Cloud Services • Physical Security & Life Safety • Managed Services • Professional Services