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Mainframe Utilities

Phoenix, AZ

$48.75 - $62.50/hr

Mainframe Utilities, Job Scheduling & DevOps Tools Engineer (MF Engineer) Job Location: Phoenix ... Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to utilities and batch processing Job Scheduling ...

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Purple Drive Technologies

Mainframe Developer

Omaha, NE · On-site

$46.75 - $60.25/hr

Mainframe Developer Location: Onsite - Omaha, NE / Remote Experience Required: 10+ Years Employment ... Production & Batch Support * Provide production support , including incident resolution and root ...

Purple Drive Technologies

Mainframe Engineer

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$47.50 - $61/hr

Experience with JCL for batch job scheduling and execution. * Proficiency in CICS for online ... Mainframe Environment * Experience working on IBM zOS environments * Understanding of batch ...

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

SRE

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$55.50 - $73.50/hr

Support mainframe batch processes and real-time transactional systems. * Analyze mainframe job failures, performance bottlenecks, and capacity issues. Java & Oracle: * Develop, support, and optimize ...

Cynet Systems

Mainframe Developer

Riverwoods, IL

$35 - $40/hr

We are looking for Mainframe Developer for our client in Riverwoods, IL Job Title: Mainframe ... Experience in batch processing and job scheduling environments. * Strong debugging, troubleshooting ...

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MissionStaff

Mainframe / CICS Developer

Washington, DC

$55.50 - $71.25/hr

We are seeking a Mainframe / CICS Developer to support enterprise federal systems. This position ... Troubleshoot transaction errors, batch failures, and production incidents. Support integrations ...

Prophecy Technologies

Mainframe DB2 Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$47.25 - $60.75/hr

Mainframe DB2 Developer Location: Columbus, OH (100% Onsite from Day 1) Experience: 10+ Years Roles ... Develop batch and online programs using Enterprise COBOL on System Z. * Create and maintain JCL ...

Calance US

Mainframe Developer

Torrance, CA

$66.65/hr

Application Development and Production Support for multiple large projects Research and resolve production issues, troubleshooting of mainframe on-line and batch abends Evaluate the daily and monthly ...

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How much do mainframe batch jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe batch in the United States is $53.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.12 and $60.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Mainframe Batch job?

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.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone in a Mainframe Batch role?

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.
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IBM Mainframe Test Scheduler/Execution with IRS MBI and IRS Experience

IBM Mainframe Test Scheduler/Execution with IRS MBI and IRS Experience

MATRIX SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES INC

Bowie, MD • On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

***Must have current MBI Clearance***
9 years of manual and automation testing experience with a Bachelor’s degree; Masters or PhD may be considered in addition to just years of experience
Roles and Responsibilities: · Conduct functional and/or integration testing of multiple programs in an IBM mainframe or client/server environment. · Use relevant documentation to construct test cases with predetermined results and test data to verify program functionality and/or interfaces through assigned systems. · Review output to determine whether or not the test results fulfill the established requirements, and if necessary, notify the responsible programmers, both verbally and in writing, of errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in the programs and/or documentation. · Coordinate test activities with project stakeholders. · Coordinate work assignments to ensure timely and accurate completion of testing. · Provide inputs on the required testing level of effort for Unified Work Requests. 
Minimum Experience:

9 years experience  IBM Mainframe Test Engineering
3 years of developing and writing SQL scripts
Experience with Any Batch scheduler (Control M)
Experience with IBM z/OS Mainframe
Experience with  BMS
Experience extracting Member/Subscriber data from the legacy database
Experience with creating and modifying JCL
Extensive experience with ISPF
Experience with Schema’s
Worked with SME’s, SA’s, DBA’s and CICS SA’s to identify and resolve issues
Exposure to IBM Rational Tools: ClearQuest, and JAZZ/Rational Team Concert and Rational Developer z
Preferred Experience with the following IRS Projects:

MeF (Modernized e-File)
ITPE (Individual Tax Processing Engine)
RRP (Return Review Program), IDOCS (Individual Document Specific Programs),
BDOC (Business Document Specific Programs)
IMF (Individual Master File)
BMF (Business Master File)
CADE2 (Customer Account Data Engine 2)
Preferred Skills:

Preferred Qualifications: 
Test automation experience (for example Cucumber, Selenium Webdriver, UFT, etc)
Experience with the following skills will be considered a significant plus in considering prospective candidates: · IBM Mainframe Unisys Mainframe DB2 · Informatica Business Objects · Knowledge of current IRS tax administration software applications is a significant plus. · Experience with TOAD · Rational CLM tools (Quality Manager, Team Concert, Doors Next Generation) · Microsoft (MS) Office Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS Visio · CTRL-M (server) · Adobe Pro · SecureCRT, SecureFx · IBM Mainframe (TSO and JCL) · Java Batch (SpringBatch) · Experience with XML and JSON and previous testing experience to include test cases, test data and the software testing life cycle · Agile, Iterative and Rapid Development methodologies · Performance testing, Cybersecurity testing, and Section 508 compliance testing · Experience with IRS tax administration systems · Working knowledge of IBM REXX language · IBM File Manager skills with maps/templates on ancient data formats/CRL’s · Experience with IBM File comparison utilities · Knowledge of standard IBM Utilities and Rational CLM (i.e. compare utilities, Rational Quality Manager (RQM), Rational Team Concert (RTC), etc.) · Software testing or development experience in an IBM mainframe batch processing environment · Working knowledge of updating/executing IBM JCL · Knowledge of industry standard Performance tools · Knowledge of Individual Tax Processing Engine (ITPE) processing · Proficiency with Greenplum Database, PgAdmin tool, and SQL ·