Mainframe Automation System Programmer

TekCommands • Plano, TX

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About The Position

The Automation System Programmer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions that reduce manual effort, improve reliability, and enhance operational efficiency across mainframe platforms (z/OS, DB2, IMS, CICS, MQ, JES2/3). This role focuses on developing scripts, tools, and frameworks to automate routine tasks, system commands, monitoring, and recovery processes, ensuring compliance with audit and security standards.

Requirements

• 7+ years in Mainframe System Programming with strong focus on automation
• Proficiency in Rexx, CLIST, JCL
• Experience with IBM Workload Scheduler automation
• Familiarity with z/OS subsystems (DB2, IMS, CICS, MQ) and operational workflows
• Strong understanding of WTOR handling, command automation, and event-driven triggers
• Experience with version control (Git) and DevOps practices for mainframe

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Ansible for z/OS or similar automation frameworks
• Knowledge of REST APIs for mainframe integration with enterprise automation tools
• Experience in observability platforms (OMEGAMON, IBM Z Monitoring Suite)
• Certifications: IBM z/OS, Automation tools, ITIL

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions
• Reducing manual effort, improving reliability, and enhancing operational efficiency across mainframe platforms
• Developing scripts, tools, and frameworks to automate routine tasks, system commands, monitoring, and recovery processes
• Ensuring compliance with audit and security standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed