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

Job Summary

As an IT Specialist for Mainframe & Batch Scheduling at FERCHAU, you will be responsible for planning, maintaining, and monitoring batch jobs on IBM z/OS systems using JCL-based jobs. You'll utilize mainframe job scheduling software such as IBM Workload Scheduler (TWS), Zeke, or Control-M to analyze and optimize existing batch processes, handle errors, monitor SLAs, and manage escalations. Your day-to-day tasks include adjusting JCL, schedules, and calendar definitions (holidays, business days), monitoring running jobs, evaluating log files, identifying error situations, performing restarts, and implementing corrective measures. You'll also ensure compliance with audit and documentation requirements. This role requires a completed degree or training in computer science or equivalent qualification, several years of experience in mainframe batch operations (APX/PCC, IBM z/OS, JCL, JES2/JES3), experience with large-volume batch processes (terabyte data, millions of records), and knowledge of scheduling tools like CA7 or Control-M. Familiarity with UNIX and SAP is also required. The position offers benefits such as special leave, kindergarten allowance, anniversary bonuses, a referral bonus program, and access to the FERCHAU Academy for further training. You'll work on exciting projects for renowned clients in the pharmaceutical and life science sectors, with a focus on support and security. Willingness to work night shifts and/or weekly on-call duty is expected.