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Mainframe Batch Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

* Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in Mainframe z/OS CICS, COBOL, VSAM, JCL, MQ, XML/MLI ... Ability to code and develop individual modules in both Batch and Online environments * Peer reviews ...

Sr Developer (FIS Systematics) - Texas

Dallas, TX · On-site

$54 - $71.25/hr

* Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in Mainframe z/OS CICS, COBOL, VSAM, JCL, MQ, XML/MLI ... Ability to code and develop individual modules in both Batch and Online environments * Peer reviews ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Dallas, TX

$57K - $113K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Troubleshoot incidents, outages, batch failures, API failures, performance issues, and integration problems. * Support Mainframe technologies including z/OS, MVS, CICS, MQ, DB2, COBOL, JCL, TSO/ISPF ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Dallas, TX

$56.50 - $75/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Troubleshoot incidents, outages, batch failures, API failures, performance issues, and integration problems. * Support Mainframe technologies including z/OS, MVS, CICS, MQ, DB2, COBOL, JCL, TSO/ISPF ...

Senior Systems Analyst- Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Seeking an experienced Mainframe Systems Analyst with strong financial services expertise ... Experience with JCL (Job Control Language) and enterprise batch job processing * Solid ...

Senior Systems Analyst- Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Seeking an experienced Mainframe Systems Analyst with strong financial services expertise ... Experience with JCL (Job Control Language) and enterprise batch job processing * Solid ...

Data Architect

Prosper, TX · On-site

$58.50 - $75/hr

Experience analyzing relational databases, mainframe data structures, files, batch jobs, APIs, and downstream data consumers. LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN 55343 Key Responsibilities * Partner with ...

Lead Platform Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ensure proper prioritization of critical path batch workloads. * Drive modernization and observability efforts on the mainframe, including new tools and products to enhance reporting, alerting, and ...

Lead Platform Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site

$97K - $128K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ensure proper prioritization of critical path batch workloads. * Drive modernization and observability efforts on the mainframe, including new tools and products to enhance reporting, alerting, and ...

Production Support/SRE

Plano, TX · On-site

$54.50 - $72.50/hr

Splunk or Dynatrace, servers, databases, distributed batch jobs and supporting sustained resiliency, disaster recovery and high availability events) * Working knowledge of Distributed and Mainframe ...

Experience with mainframe platforms, batch programs, and job scheduling * Background in debit/credit card, payments, or financial services domains * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information ...

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Sr. Data Engineer

Temple, TX · Hybrid

$92K - $111K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... batch scheduling Work with Mainframe datasets and utilities to extract and integrate data Build and support datasets and data models for IBM Cognos Analytics reporting Partner with analysts, data ...

Sr. Data Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Develop and maintain Linux shell scripts for automation and batch scheduling * Work with Mainframe datasets and utilities to extract and integrate data * Build and support datasets and data models ...

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How much do mainframe batch jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe batch in Texas is $49.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.89 and $56.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a mainframe batch do?

As a Mainframe Batch professional, your daily tasks generally include monitoring scheduled batch jobs, identifying and resolving job failures, and ensuring all processes complete within specified time windows. You may also be responsible for making schedule changes, updating job scripts, performing routine maintenance, and coordinating with application support or development teams to implement new jobs. Regular documentation and reporting of batch job statuses, along with participating in incident management, are also key parts of the role. These responsibilities require precision and strong collaboration skills, as your work directly impacts the overall efficiency and reliability of critical business operations.

What is a mainframe batch?

A Mainframe Batch job is a process that runs on a mainframe system without direct user interaction, typically executing a series of predefined tasks. These jobs are submitted using JCL (Job Control Language) and can involve data processing, report generation, or system maintenance. Batch jobs are scheduled to run at specific times or triggered by certain events, ensuring efficient resource utilization. They are critical for automating repetitive tasks and handling large-scale data processing in enterprise environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the mainframe batch position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mainframe Batch professional, you need a solid understanding of mainframe operations, JCL (Job Control Language), batch job scheduling, and experience with tools like IBM z/OS and job schedulers such as CA-7 or Control-M. Familiarity with scripting, troubleshooting batch job failures, and certifications like IBM Certified System Programmer can be beneficial. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help you proactively resolve issues and coordinate with support teams. These competencies are vital for ensuring business-critical batch processes run smoothly and efficiently within high-availability enterprise environments.

Is mainframe batch still in demand?

Mainframe batch processing remains in demand in industries such as finance, insurance, and government, where large-scale data processing and transaction management are critical. Skills in COBOL, JCL, and mainframe environments are valuable, and many organizations continue to maintain and upgrade legacy systems, ensuring ongoing job opportunities for mainframe batch professionals.

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Infographic showing various Mainframe Batch job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 79% In-person, 7% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,438 per year, or $49.7 per hour.

Technology Support III - Mainframe production support / DB2, MVS

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Houston, TX • On-site

$46.75 - $60.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 22 days ago


JPMorgan Chase & Co. rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 495 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 171 rated banks


Job description

Propel operational success with your expertise in technology support and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

As a Technology Support III team member in COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENT BANK - POST TRADE, you will ensure the operational stability, availability, and performance of our production application flows. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement as you troubleshoot, maintain, identify, escalate, and resolve production service interruptions for all internally and externally developed systems, leading to a seamless user experience.

Job responsibilities

  • Provides end-to-end application or infrastructure service delivery to enable successful business operations of the firm
  • Supports the day-to-day maintenance of the firm's systems to ensure operational stability and availability
  • Assist in the monitoring of production environments for anomalies and address issues utilizing standard observability tools
  • Identify issues for escalation and communication, and provide solutions to the business and technology stakeholders
  • Analyze complex situations and trends to anticipate and solve incident, problem, and change management in support of full stack technology systems, applications, or infrastructure

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • 3+ years of experience or equivalent expertise troubleshooting, resolving, and maintaining information technology services
  • Experience with an IBM zSeries Mainframe environment.
  • Knowledge of z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF
  • Proficient usage and knowledge of DB2/Adabas and VSAM  & utilities
  • Knowledge of CONTROLM/CA7/Autosys scheduling and batch delivery
  • Demonstrated knowledge of applications or infrastructure in a large-scale technology environment both on premises and public cloud
  • Experience in observability and monitoring tools and techniques
  • Exposure to processes in scope of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework
  • Basic knowledge of application development and its lifecycle
  • Incident management from triage to root cause resolution.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Knowledge of relevant businesses such as securities, fund accounting, clearance, securities lending, cash management and alternative investments (e.g. derivatives and hedge funds) or the organizations that use these services
  • Previous exposure to application support
  • DYL280/SAS/EZYTRIEVE
  • Unix/Linux/Windows Distributed Application Support
  • AWS cloud experience
  • Experience managing projects and migrations 


 

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. 

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