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.