IBM PD Tools Migration Specialist

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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