Automation and Batch Scheduling Analyst

Permanent | £60,000 to £70,000 | Bradford / Hybrid (2 days in office) We're looking for an experienced IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS) Specialist to join a well-known UK online retailer. This is a great opportunity to join a small specialist team as a genuine IWS subject matter expert, working alongside an experienced colleague in a business-critical area. You'll be involved across:

• Building scripts that run through IWS
• Creating and maintaining batch schedules
• In-depth problem analysis and resolution
• Mainframe work, including JCL and REXX
• IWS upgrades
• Working with a small, friendly technical team You'll be joining at an interesting time, with the chance to help shape and support the ongoing development of the IWS environment. You'll need:
• Significant, recent hands-on IWS experience, ideally with more recent versions
• Proven experience building scripts and batch schedules (not just running or monitoring jobs)
• Mainframe knowledge, specifically JCL and REXX
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Current, up-to-date experience of IWS and mainframe environments Nice to have:
• Linux scripting
• Experience of IWS upgrades The Package
• £60,000 to £70,000
• Permanent
• Bradford (2 days a week in the office)
• Private healthcare options, reward schemes and staff discounts
• Friendly, relaxed culture with a real focus on work-life balance This is a particularly good opportunity for an IWS specialist who wants real ownership and visibility rather than being one of many on a large team. You'll have the opportunity to work across IWS, mainframe and wider technology projects, with possible management training and development depending on your interests.