Mainframe JCL Conversion Specialist, JCL to PowerShell

New Era Technology

full-time

Posted on: 3/20/2026

Location Type: Remote

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About the role

Analyze, interpret, and document existing mainframe JCL scripts and batch workflows.
Lead the conversion of JCL scripts into PowerShell scripts, ensuring functional equivalence and performance efficiency.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business logic embedded within JCL jobs.
Re-engineer batch processing workflows for modern platforms while maintaining accuracy and reliability.
Handle mainframe sort utilities (DFSort) and support migration to AHLSort or equivalent tools.
Integrate and validate converted scripts with enterprise scheduling tools such as Automic, AutoSys, and Control-M.
Perform unit testing, system testing, and support UAT for converted scripts.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues during migration and post-migration phases.
Ensure proper documentation of conversion processes, standards, and best practices.
Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams during deployment and transition phases.

Strong expertise in Mainframe JCL (Job Control Language) – must have hands-on experience.
Solid understanding of mainframe batch processing environments.
Experience working with job scheduling tools such as Automic or AutoSys.
Knowledge of Control-M is an added advantage.
Good understanding of mainframe sort utilities (DFSort).
Familiarity with migration to AHLSort or similar tools.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of PowerShell scripting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to understand and translate legacy logic into modern scripting environments.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mainframe JCLPowerShell scriptingbatch processingunit testingsystem testingUATDFSortAHLSortjob schedulingscripting environments

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscollaborationcommunication