Azure Mainframe Migration Engineer

Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 3,000 professionals, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.

At New Era, you'll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Guided by our core attributes — putting people first, embracing continuous learning, and thriving through collaboration and inclusion — we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.

If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work—together

We are seeking an Azure Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for deploying, and managing secure, scalable, and resilient Azure cloud infrastructure, with a focus on operationalizing and automating batch processes following the migration of a mainframe application to Azure.

Initially you’ll be responsible for converting legacy batch jobs (JCL, GDGS, PDSS) to PowerShell scripts, ensuring robust scheduling, monitoring, and security for daily, weekly, and monthly cycles.

You will work independently in collaboration with cross-functional teams to align migration strategies with enterprise standards and industry best practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep technical expertise, a passion for automation, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Your role in our mission

Key Responsibilities

• Convert mainframe batch jobs (JCL) to PowerShell scripts for Azure.
• Configure and automate nightly, weekly, and monthly batch jobs in Azure.
• Set up logging, monitoring, and alerting using Azure tools (e.g., App Insights).
• Ensure secure storage of secrets and credentials (Azure Key Vault).
• Optimize batch job performance (concurrency, multi-threading, thread safety).
• Discover and document business requirements for batch jobs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to clarify technical and operational expectations.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell modules, including code signing and security practices.
• Rapidly learn mainframe concepts as needed for migration.
• Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, and troubleshooting sessions.
• Work with cross-functional teams (front-end, back-end, database, mainframe experts).

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with PowerShell scripting and automation in Azure.
• Familiarity with mainframe batch job concepts (JCL, GDGS, PDSS) or willingness to learn quickly.
• Experience with C#/.NET, SQL Server, and Azure Storage.
• Knowledge of Azure monitoring tools (App Insights) and security (Key Vault).
• Understanding of thread safety, locking mechanisms, and concurrency in scripting.
• Experience with migration projects (mainframe to cloud preferred).
• Ability to interpret and convert JCL scripts to PowerShell.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
• 3+ Years working with various Azure Services and technologies.
• 5+ years of experience with PowerShell and PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with operationalizing batch jobs.
• Code signing and sandbox-level security practices for PowerShell modules.

Team & Reporting Structure

• Work with program managers, senior architects, lead developers, and mainframe experts.
• Participate in regular meetings and collaborative problem-solving sessions.

Valued skills and experience

Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Soft Skills

• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, globally distributed team.
• Motivated, proactive, and committed to secure, reliable systems.

New Era Technology, LLC., and its subsidiaries (“New Era” “we”, “us”, or “our”) in its operating regions worldwide are committed to respecting your privacy and recognize the need for appropriate protection and management of any Personal Data that you may provide us. In this, we are also committed to providing you with a positive experience on our websites and while using our products, services and solutions (“Solutions”).

View our Privacy Policy here https://www.neweratech.com/us/privacy-policy/

We never ask candidates to pay any fees at any point in our hiring process. If you are ever asked to provide payment for training, certification, equipment, or any other purpose, it is not from our company. Only communications from our official company channels should be trusted. Please note our official email domain is @neweratech.com. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us immediately at [email protected] .