Mainframe Utilities Developer

Kyndryl•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. You’ll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders. Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms.

Requirements

5–8+ years of mainframe experience
3+ years focused on utilities development / batch processing
Strong experience with: IBM z/OS environment
Hands-on expertise in: JCL and batch processing, DFSORT / Syncsort, IDCAMS and IBM utilities
Experience building: Data processing utilities, ETL batch processes
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for batch environments
Experience with: Mainframe z/OS and Horizon platforms, z/OS USS, z/OS Connect, Jenkins, Ansible, IDZ and/or Eclipse based software.
Knowledge of the following: REXX and REXX Skeletons, COBOL, Python, Java, Javascript, SQL, zOS Connect, Utilities and Software: IBM, Broadcom, BMC
Knowledge on the following SCM’s: BMC AMI DevX Code Pipeline (ISPW), BMC AMI DevX Workbench, Broadcom Endevor, Rocket Changeman (formerly Serena), IBM Developer for zOS (IDz)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with: DB2, IMS, VSAM, sequential datasets
Experience with: File-AID, Easytrieve, ICETOOL, Scheduling tools (CA-7, Control-M, TWS)
Knowledge of Automation frameworks (REXX, Python)
Experience with Large-scale data processing / ETL pipelines on mainframe
Exposure to Mainframe modernization and DevOps initiatives
Knowledge of the following: zOS Unix/Unix System Services: Bash, HFS/ZFS Filesystem, Unix Permissions, SSH
General: Java, Javascript, Python, GitHub, BitBucket, VSCode, Zowe, Confluence, TCP/IP, SPLUNK/ELK

Responsibilities

Vendor software Tool Administrator for: BMC DevX Code Pipeline/ISPW, BMC Topaz Workbench, IBM IDz v17. , CA-JCLCHECK.
Demonstrate technical expertise and knowledge.
Lead resolution processes for complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
Develop technical solutions, automation of processes and lead individual or small team initiatives.
Utilize and extend standard IBM and ISV utilities such as: DFSORT / Syncsort, IDCAMS, IEBGENER / IEBCOPY / SORT utilities.

Benefits

Opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers
Hands-on experience
Learning opportunities
Chance to certify in all four major platforms
Work with clients in a variety of industries
Broaden knowledge base or specialize in a specific sector
Share expertise by recommending modernization options
Identify new business opportunities
Cultivate relationships with other teams and stakeholders
Collaborate with a diverse group of talented people
Gain invaluable management and organizational skills
State-of-the-art resources
Fortune 100 clients
Opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value
Benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter
Employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more.
Company-wide volunteering and giving platform