PA2026Q2JB010 IzWS Application Scheduler

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Job Title: Application Scheduler

Locations: 100% Remote

About the Role

The IzWS Application Scheduler is responsible for the timely and efficient scheduling and monitoring of critical applications within the DST Technologies, Inc. environment. This role ensures the smooth operation of batch processes and adherence to service level agreements.

Why Join SS&C

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.

You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain batch schedules using IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IzWS) for various applications.
• Monitor scheduled jobs and proactively identify and resolve any failures or performance issues.
• Collaborate with application development and operations teams to understand scheduling requirements and optimize job flows.
• Perform root cause analysis for job failures and implement preventative measures.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all scheduled jobs and processes.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical batch processes.
• Assist in the planning and execution of disaster recovery drills related to IzWS scheduling.
• Implement and enforce scheduling best practices and standards.
• Provide support for change management activities related to IzWS

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IzWS) or a similar enterprise scheduling tool (e.g., TWS, Control-M).
• Strong understanding of mainframe concepts and JCL.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., REXX, JCL Procedures) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with ITIL processes (incident, problem, change management) is desirable.

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SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.