Automation Engineer – Enterprise Scheduling & Workload Automation (m/f/d)

Generali Deutschland AG; Aachen; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Generali Deutschland AG is seeking an IT Systems Manager for Scheduling & Automation to strengthen the Scheduling (TSP-SCD) team in Germany. The role focuses on automation across mainframe, distributed, and cloud environments, driving modernization and operational excellence.

You will lead design and implementation of automation for critical workloads, evaluate new technologies, and collaborate with international stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions.

Qualifikationen

• Degree or equivalent in computer science or related IT field.
• Experience with enterprise scheduling and workload automation in IT operations.
• Hands-on with mainframe and distributed environments, automation tooling.

Aufgaben

• Drive evolution and modernization of enterprise scheduling and automation services.
• Design and continuously improve automation for critical workloads.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with international stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Analyze incidents and performance bottlenecks for sustainable resolutions.
• Support migration and transformation initiatives in scheduling and automation.
• Maintain documentation for technical, operational, and process aspects.
• Contribute to governance, change, and compliance processes.

Kenntnisse

Enterprise scheduling

Workload automation

IT operations

Software engineering

IT infrastructure management

Python

APIs

Automation frameworks

AI-assisted development

Mainframe knowledge

Scripting

Distributed systems

Analytical skills

Communication

German language

English language

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science

IT vocational training

Comparable qualification

Tools

IBM Z Workload Scheduler

SMA OpCon

Automation tools

Jobbeschreibung

That is the job

To strengthen our Scheduling (TSP-SCD) team within the German branch of GOSP, we are looking for an IT Systems Manager - Scheduling & Automation (m/f/d). The Scheduling unit delivers automation solutions for business-critical applications across the Generali Group in Germany and internationally. We are looking for a technology-driven professional with a passion for automation, innovation, and continuous improvement. You enjoy working across platforms, exploring emerging technologies, and helping shape the future of enterprise workload automation through modern solutions, AI-assisted development, and operational excellence.

• Drive the evolution, modernization, and optimization of enterprise scheduling and automation services across mainframe, distributed, and cloud-ready environments
• Design, implement, and continuously improve automation solutions for business-critical workloads and IT operations
• Evaluate and leverage modern technologies, AI-assisted development tools, and automation frameworks to increase efficiency and innovation
• Collaborate with national and international stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, reliable, and future-proof solutions
• Analyze incidents, job failures, and performance bottlenecks, ensuring sustainable resolutions and continuous service improvement
• Contribute to migration, transformation, and innovation initiatives within the scheduling and automation landscape
• Support operational excellence through change, incident, problem, audit, and compliance processes
• Create and maintain high-quality technical, operational, and process documentation

Profile

• Degree in Computer Science, completed IT vocational training, or a comparable qualification
• Experience in enterprise scheduling, workload automation, IT operations, software engineering, or the management of complex IT infrastructures
• Hands-on experience with enterprise scheduling platforms such as IBM Z Workload Scheduler, SMA OpCon, or comparable solutions
• Knowledge of distributed systems, automation frameworks, scripting, and modern software development practices
• Experience with Python, APIs, or comparable automation technologies is highly desirable
• Interest in emerging technologies and modern ways of working, including AI-assisted development, Microsoft Copilot, Vibe Coding, low-code/no-code platforms, and advanced automation toolchains
• Knowledge of mainframe technologies such as JCL, REXX, DB2, and ISPF is an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a continuous improvement mindset
• Open-minded, adaptable, and willing to look beyond established processes to identify opportunities and drive innovation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in an international environment
• Fluent German and good English language skills