IT Specialist Mainframe & Batch Scheduling | IT-Specialist (m/w/d) Mainframe & Batch Scheduling

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Mannheim

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Apr 28, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, maintenance, and monitoring of complex batch jobs within an IBM z/OS environment. Your daily tasks include optimizing batch processes, managing job schedules using tools such as IBM Workload Scheduler, Zeke, or Control-M, and ensuring high performance and reliability for large-scale data processing. You will also be tasked with troubleshooting, analyzing log files, and performing necessary corrective actions while maintaining strict compliance and documentation standards. This position is ideal for an IT professional looking to work on innovative projects within the pharmaceutical and life science sectors. You will join a collaborative team at FERCHAU, benefiting from continuous professional development through the in-house academy and a supportive team environment. The role requires a proactive approach to system stability and the ability to handle on-call duties and potential shift work, contributing significantly to the success of mission-critical IT infrastructure for high-profile clients.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree or vocational training in Computer Science or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in mainframe batch operations and administration
  • Experience with IBM Z-Series systems
  • Practical experience managing large-volume batch processes involving terabytes of data and millions of records
  • Experience in batch window management and performance optimization
  • Proficiency in JCL and job programming

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to work night shifts and/or participate in weekly on-call rotations.