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IBM PD Tools Migration Specialist

Phizenix

Austin, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation, Best Practices, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Cobol Programming Language, Computer Programming, Compuware File-aid, File Management, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM DB2, IBM IMS Database, IBM Mainframe, IBM Product Family, IBM Rexx Programming Language, IBM TSO/ISPF, IBM z-OS Operating System, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Independent Software Vendor (ISV), Machine Tool, PL/1 (Programming Language 1), Problem Solving Skills, Product Support, Software Engineering, System Migration, Systems/Internals Programming, Technical Presentation, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
1 day ago

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IBM PD Tools Migration Specialist to support product-development and problem-determination tool migrations in IBM mainframe environments. This role requires expertise in IBM tools, z/OS systems, and the competitive / ISV tools being replaced.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install and deploy IBM PD tools following best practices and customer requirements.
  • Support migration activities involving conversion and integration of IBM and ISV problem-determination tools.
  • Provide training sessions, workshops, and technical presentations for customers and internal teams.
  • Perform problem determination and resolution for IBM products in customer environments.
  • Work across DB2, CICS, and IMS environments as part of installation, deployment, and migration support.

Mandatory Skills and Experience

  • Strong z/OS knowledge and detailed familiarity with IBM PD tools and associated components.
  • Hands-on experience with Non-IBM / ISV tools being migrated or replaced, including BMC FileAid, CA Broadcom File Master / CA File Master Plus, CA Broadcom PDSMAN, and Macro4 InSync.
  • Understanding of migration and conversion activities to IBM PD tooling such as IBM File Manager and IBM Hourglass.
  • Strong ISPF and IDz
  • Programming skills in COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, and C/C++.
  • Experience with CICS, DB2, and IMS application programming and administration.
  • Ability to develop or modify REXX scripts to support migration and automation requirements.

Preferred / Additional Skills

  • Broader familiarity with IBM and ISV tool language, conversion processes, and migration best practices.
  • System-programming background in support of installation and deployment activities.

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