Mainframe Utility Developer

Location: Phoenix, AZ; Plano, TX & Charlotte, NC – 3 days onsiteExp – 10+ MandateThe Role:We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Utilities Developer to design, develop, and optimize utility programs that support data processing, system operations, and batch workloads on IBM z/OS environments. This role focuses on building reusable utilities, enhancing performance, and ensuring efficient data handling across enterprise systems.Key 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 utilitiesRequired Qualifications:· 5–8+ years of mainframe experience· 3+ years focused on utilities development / batch processingStrong experience with:IBM z/OS environmentHands-on expertise in:· JCL and batch processing· DFSORT / Syncsort· IDCAMS and IBM utilitiesExperience 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, BMCKnowledge 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)