At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and improve automation and batch environments in a mainframe setting.
- Company: Established UK retail business with a focus on reliable systems.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to operational excellence and system stability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring critical processes run smoothly and efficiently.
- Qualifications: Experience with IBM Workload Scheduler, REXX scripting, and batch processing.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Mainframe Automation & Batch Scheduling Analyst Hybrid (Bradford, West Yorkshire, 2 days onsite in Bradford per week). Exalto Consulting is working with a well-established UK retail business to appoint an experienced Automation & Batch Scheduling Analyst. This organisation operates large scale, business critical systems where reliable processing and system stability are essential to day to day operations.
This is a hands-on technical role focused on maintaining and improving the automation and batch environments that sit at the heart of core services. You will join a team responsible for ensuring systems run efficiently, consistently, and with minimal disruption. You will take ownership of automation, workload scheduling, and batch processing activities within a mainframe environment.
A key part of the role is the use of IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS) to design, manage and optimise complex batch workflows. This includes developing scripts, managing job schedules, and resolving issues to maintain smooth and reliable operations. Your work will ensure critical processes run on time, data is handled accurately, and operational risks are minimised.
Essential experience:
- Strong hands-on experience with IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS) is essential
- Strong experience with REXX scripting and automation
- Proficiency in CLIST programming
- Solid experience managing enterprise batch scheduling environments (such as IWS, TWS or OPC)
- In-depth knowledge of JCL and batch processing
- Familiarity with z OS, TSO ISPF, and core mainframe utilities
- Proven experience diagnosing and resolving batch and scheduling issues
If you are looking for a role where your expertise in IWS and mainframe automation directly supports core operations, and where your work has clear and measurable impact, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Automation & Batch Scheduling Analyst employer: Exalto Consulting ltd
Exalto Consulting Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Skipton. Employees benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to impactful digital transformation projects, making it a rewarding place for those looking to grow their careers in technology.
