PA2026Q2JB010 IzWS Application Scheduler

SS&C Technologies•Remote - Georgia, US, GA

10d•Remote

About The Position

The IzWS Application Scheduler is responsible for the timely and efficient scheduling and monitoring of critical applications within the DST Technologies, Inc. environment. This role ensures the smooth operation of batch processes and adherence to service level agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IzWS) or a similar enterprise scheduling tool (e.g., TWS, Control-M).
Strong understanding of mainframe concepts and JCL.
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., REXX, JCL Procedures) is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ITIL processes (incident, problem, change management) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, and maintain batch schedules using IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IzWS) for various applications.
Monitor scheduled jobs and proactively identify and resolve any failures or performance issues.
Collaborate with application development and operations teams to understand scheduling requirements and optimize job flows.
Perform root cause analysis for job failures and implement preventative measures.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all scheduled jobs and processes.
Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical batch processes.
Assist in the planning and execution of disaster recovery drills related to IzWS scheduling.
Implement and enforce scheduling best practices and standards.
Provide support for change management activities related to IzWS