JCL Mainframe Migration Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a JCL Mainframe Migration Engineer to join our dynamic team. responsible for analyzing, transforming, and migrating legacy mainframe workloads-specifically JCL (Job Control Language)-based batch processes-to modern target platforms such as Azure, distributed systems, or cloud-native architectures. This role plays a critical part in mainframe modernization and rehosting projects, ensuring functional equivalence, performance stability, and minimal disruption during transition from legacy environments (e.g., IBM z/OS) to modern platforms. You will work independently in collaboration with cross-functional teams to align migration strategies with enterprise standards and industry best practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep technical expertise, a passion for automation, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Control-M and/or Atomic schedule on mainframe
• Perform maintenance/troubleshooting/investigation of JCL jobs on mainframe including spool and SMF
• Analyze CICS environment for loaded programs and its configuration
• Work with ISPF, GDG, PSD and MFT for migration investigation
• Support conversion mainframe batch jobs (JCL) to PowerShell scripts for Azure.
• Help configure and automate nightly, weekly, and monthly batch jobs in Azure.
• Optimize batch job performance (concurrency, multi-threading, thread safety).
• Discover and document business requirements for batch jobs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to clarify technical and operational expectations.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell modules, including code signing and security practices.
• Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, and troubleshooting sessions.
• Work with cross-functional teams (front-end, back-end, database, mainframe experts).
• Technical Proficiency:
• Expert in Mainframe JCL
• Expert in Mainframe Job scheduler, specially Control-M
• Expert in Mainframe CICS especially familiarity with CA Ideal
• Strong experience with PowerShell scripting and automation in Azure.
• Expert mainframe batch job concepts (JCL, GDG, PDS)
• Experience with C#/.NET, SQL Server, and Azure Storage.
• Understanding of thread safety, locking mechanisms, and concurrency in scripting.
• Experience with migration projects (mainframe to cloud preferred).
• Ability to interpret and convert JCL scripts to PowerShell.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with operationalizing batch jobs.
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Additional Information

Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 3,000 professionals, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale. At New Era, you'll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Guided by our core attributes - putting people first, embracing continuous learning, and thriving through collaboration and inclusion - we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service. If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work-together

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