Mainframe Automation Expert

Atos SE; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or Hybrid work

Wellbeing programs

Private medical and dental care

Multisport/OK system cards

Gift packages for special occasions

Atos Jubilee gifts

CSR and volunteer initiatives

Job summary

Atos is seeking an experienced Mainframe Automation Expert to join our Mainframe Services organization. You will design, develop and maintain automation for IBM z/OS environments, automate operational procedures and support modernization programs.

With 10+ years in mainframe operations and 5+ years in enterprise automation, you will help reduce manual work, improve incident resolution, and ensure 24x7 production resilience while collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Mainframe Operations or Mainframe Systems Programming.
• Need 5+ years with enterprise automation solutions.
• Experience in mission-critical production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience in incident, problem, and change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation 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 utilities and tooling using REXX, CLIST, JCL and other automation technologies.
• Standardize operational procedures across customer environments.
• 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
• Participate in mainframe modernization and automation transformation programs.
• Evaluate and introduce emerging automation technologies.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement activities.

Skills

JES2/JES3

TSO/ISPF

SDSF

JCL

REXX Programming

Broadcom CA OPS/MVS

IBM Service Management Unite (SMU)

OMEGAMON

Ansible for IBM Z

REST APIs

Infrastructure Automation

ServiceNow integration

Tools

IBM z/OS Automation Tools

Job description

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

• 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

• 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

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

Manage incidents and problems in line with ITIL standards, ensuring proper documentation, governance, and adherence to established operational processes.

Required Technical Skills

Mainframe Technologies

• JES2/JES3
• TSO/ISPF
• SDSF
• JCL
• REXX Programming

Mainframe Automation Tools

Experience with one or more:

• Broadcom CA OPS/MVS
• IBM Service Management Unite (SMU)
• OMEGAMON

Modern Automation Technologies

• 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 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.
• 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?

Access to training and certifications.

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

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

Private medical and dental care.

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

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

Appreciation for seniority: additional days off, Atos Jubilee gifts.

Charity and eco initiatives.

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