Mainframe Automation Expert

We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Automation Expert to join our Mainframe Services organization.

The role focuses on reducing manual operational effort, accelerating incident resolution, improving system availability, and supporting modernization initiatives through advanced automation and orchestration.

The ideal candidate combines strong mainframe technical expertise with modern automation technologies and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

         Automation Design & Development

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  • Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for IBM z/OS environments.
  
  
  • Automate operational procedures, startup/shutdown sequences, workload management, and recovery processes.
  
  
  • Create and maintain event-driven automation rules and operational workflows.
  
  
  • Develop custom utilities, scripts, and tooling using REXX, CLIST, JCL, and other automation technologies.
  
  
  • Standardize operational procedures across customer environments.
  
  
  
  

         Mainframe Operations Automation

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  • Implement and maintain automation policies for system monitoring and event management.
  
  
  • Automate handling of console messages, alerts, and exception conditions.
  
  
  • Reduce manual operational activities through intelligent automation solutions.
  
  
  • Support 24x7 production environments by enhancing operational resilience. On Call
  
  
  
  

         Platform Modernization

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  • Participate in mainframe modernization and automation transformation programs.
  
  
  • Evaluate and introduce emerging automation technologies.
  
  
  • Contribute to continuous service improvement activities.
  
  
  
  

Required Technical Skills

           Mainframe Technologies

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  • IBM z/OS Administration
  
  
  • JES2/JES3
  
  
  • TSO/ISPF
  
  
  • SDSF
  
  
  • JCL
  
  
  • REXX Programming
  
  
  • RACF fundamentals
  
  
  
  

         Mainframe Automation Tools

               Experience with one or more:

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  • IBM System Automation for z/OS (SA z/OS)
  
  
  • Broadcom CA OPS/MVS
  
  
  • IBM Service Management Unite (SMU)
  
  
  • OMEGAMON
  
  
  
  

         Modern Automation Technologies

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  • Ansible for IBM Z
  
  
  • REST APIs
  
  
  • Infrastructure Automation
  
  
  • ServiceNow integration
  
  
  
  

Experience Requirements

Mandatory

• 10+ years of experience in Mainframe Operations or Mainframe Systems Programming.


• 5+ years of experience with enterprise automation solutions. 


• Experience supporting mission-critical production environments.


• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.


• Experience in incident, problem, and change management processes.

Nice to have

• Mainframe automation migration projects.


• Mainframe modernization initiatives.


• Large-scale outsourcing or managed services environments.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to work independently and within global teams.


• Customer-focused mindset.


• Continuous improvement orientation.


• Mentoring and knowledge-sharing capabilities.

Nice to Have Certifications

• IBM z/OS Certifications


• IBM System Automation Certification


• IBM Z Operations Analytics Certification


• Red Hat Ansible Automation Certification


• ITIL Foundation / ITIL 4


• ServiceNow Certifications

What’s in it for you?

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  Access to training and certifications.

  
  


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  Remote or Hybrid mode of work (only max. 2 times per month based on your location and contract type).

  
  

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  Wellbeing programs & work-life balance - integration and passion sharing events

  
  


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  Private medical and dental care

  
  


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  Benefits platform – shopping, cinema, sport etc.

  
  


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  Co-funding of sport activities, e.g., Multisport & OK system cards, b-active program

  
  


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  Gift packages for special occasions: Easter, Christmas, Children’s Day

  
  


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  Appreciation for seniority: additional days off, Atos Jubilee gifts

  
  


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  Charity and eco initiatives

  
  


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  Flexible working hours

  
  

What happens next?

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  Quick conversation with HR

  
  


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  Interview with a Manager/IT expert/project representative (via MS Teams)

  
  


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  Feedback (1-5 business days after the interview)