Mainframe Batch Scheduler-L2

The purpose of the role is to design, program, simulate and test the automation product or process to achieve the efficiency and effectiveness required. We are looking for a skilled and experienced Mainframe automation professional with strong hands-on experience in automating mainframe operations, batch processing, and scheduling. The ideal candidate will play a key role in improving efficiency, reliability, and scalability of mainframe systems through automation and modern tooling, and work closely with development teams and business stakeholders to deliver efficient and reliable batch processing.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain automation solutions for mainframe operations
• Automate batch jobs scheduling, monitoring, and recovery processes
• Work on JCL, REXX, CLIST and automation tools integrate automation with enterprise scheduling tool (BMC Control M)
• Proactively identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and support teams
• Ensure high availability, performance, and operations excellence
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive action to batch Job abends
• Perform day to day operational activities which include Job Abends, Re-run/Restart, Force-OK, Adhoc /Out of Schedule batch run, batch scheduling i.e., add/delete/modify
• Investigate and resolve Job failures or delays, escalating issues as needed
• Manage and Monitor Batch Jobs schedule in Control M for both Mainframe and Distributed Environments

Required skills:

• Strong experience in Mainframe & automation technology i.e., JCL, TSO, ISPF, JCL, COBOL, GDG, CLIST, VSAM, REXX etc
• Experience on Mainframe Scheduler using BMC Control M tool
• Experience in batch automation and job orchestration
• Solid Understanding of Job dependencies, scheduling cycle
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills
• Proactive along with good communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross functional team environments.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Exposure to JIRA, Confluence, Kanban is added advantage

Additional Information:

• Work Location: PUNE/BLR/HYD
• Maintain Time on Floor (TOFA) min 8hrs ODC
• Work Timings: Regular, Afternoon, Night shifts, Hybrid Model:- 4 Days work from office

Design and execute software developing and reporting
Ensure the environment is ready for the execution process designing, test plans, developing test cases/scenarios/usage cases and executing these cases
Development of technical specifications and plans and resolution of complex technical design issues
Participate and conduct design activities with the development team relating to testing of the automation processes for both functional and non-functional requirements
Implement, track, and report key metrics to assure full coverage of functional and non-functional requirements through automation
Eliminates errors by owning the testing and validations of codes
Track problems, resolutions, and bug fixes throughout the project and create a comprehensive database of defects and successful mitigation techniques
Provide resolutions to problems by taking the initiative to use all available resources for research
Design and implement automated testing tools when possible, and update tools as needed to ensure efficiency and accuracy
Develop and automate processes for software validation by setting up and designing test cases/scenarios/usage cases, and executing these cases
Develop programs that run efficiently and adhere to WIPRO standards by using similar logic from existing applications, discussing 'best practices' with team members, referencing text books and training manuals, documenting the code and by using accepted design patterns

Ensuring smooth flow of communication with customer & internal stakeholders
Work with Agile delivery teams to understand product vision and product backlogs; develop robust, scalable, and high quality test automation tests for functional, regression and performance testing
Assist in creating acceptance criteria for user stories and generate a test automation backlog
Collaborate with Development team to create/improve continuous deployment practices by developing strategies, formalizing processes and providing tools
Work closely with business Subject Matter Experts to understand requirements for automation, then designs, builds and deploys the application using automations tools
Ensure long term maintainability of the system by documenting projects according to WIPRO guidelines
Ensure quality of communication by being clear and effective with test personnel, users, developers, and clients to facilitate quick resolution of problems and accurate documentation of successes
Provide assistance to testers and supports personnel as needed to determine system problems
Ability to perform backend/database programming for key projects.
Stay up-to-date on industry standards and incorporate them appropriately.
Design and implement automated testing tools when possible, and update tools as needed to ensure efficiency and accuracy

Display

No.Performance ParameterMeasure1.AutomationQuality of design/ adherence to design
Adherence to project plan
Issue resolution and client escalation management
Zero disruption/ error in deployment
EWS on risks and deployment of mitigation measures2.DocumentationComplete documentation of automation process, test cases, debug data and performance review as per quality standards

Mandatory Skills: Mainframe Batch Scheduler.