Mainframe Sys Engineer

Mainframe Application Configuration & Automation Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH

Contract
: 6+ Months contract to hire

We are seeking a Mainframe Application Configuration & Build Specialist with strong expertise in automation and workload scheduling. The ideal candidate will be responsible for configuring enterprise applications, automating tasks with Python, and integrating/monitoring batch scheduling workloads using AAI (VMware/Broadcom) or equivalent tools.

• Configure enterprise software applications in mainframe and distributed environments.
• Manage build workflows, deployment steps, and integration points.
• Work with configuration files, environment variables, and system dependencies.
• Develop robust automation frameworks using Python.
• Automate batch jobs, logs, alerts, and workflows.
• Build connectors and integrations between enterprise systems.
• Debug, optimize, and maintain automation logic.
• Integrate and monitor batch scheduling workloads using AAI (Automic Automation Intelligence) or similar tools (Control‑M, Autosys, Tidal, UC4, IBM Workload Scheduler).
• Manage job dependencies, SLA monitoring, and alerting/remediation flows.
• Ensure seamless integration of batch systems with automation scripts.
• Configure and maintain resilient mainframe infrastructure (z/OS, CICS, DB2, MQ).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure stability and performance.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for complex issues.

• Proven experience as a Mainframe Systems Engineer, Application Support Engineer, Configuration Engineer, or Build & Release Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Python for automation (frameworks, integrations, APIs).
• Hands‑on experience with AAI (VMware/Broadcom) or equivalent workload automation tools.
• Familiarity with enterprise‑scale environments and distributed data centers.
• Knowledge of system and software security (SSO, Kerberos, LDAP, Windows AD).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, orchestration, and automated testing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with Broadcom CA Endevor for mainframe source code management.
• Familiarity with modern version control systems (Bitbucket/Git) and integration with mainframe workflows.
• Exposure to orchestration tools like Jules for CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of IBM z/OS subsystems (JCL, JES, TSO, ISPF, SMP/E, CICS, DB2, MQ, RACF).
• Experience in performance monitoring, tuning, and proactive system optimization.

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!