Mainframe Technical Consultant – Automation NEW

BMC Software, Inc.

You may occasionally be required to travel for business

Secondary locations:

This role can be based remotely in United Kingdom

BMC empowers nearly 80% of the Forbes Global 100 to accelerate business value, faster than humanly possible. Our industry-leading portfolio unlocks human and machine potential to drive business growth, innovation, and sustainable success. BMC does this in a simple and optimized way by connecting people, systems, and data that power the world’s largest organizations so they can seize a competitive advantage.

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Technical Consultant to join our amazing team! In this role, you will support enterprise-wide initiatives, specializing in Mainframe Automation, including product migrations and optimization projects. If you love working on large-scale, industry-leading products. If you’re looking for a role that combines both technical and customer-facing (B2B enterprise) tasks; If you have deep technical expertise in mainframe automation platforms, strong system programming experience, and customer-facing delivery skills – This is the role for you!

What You’ll Do

• Deliver end-to-end mainframe automation projects for conversion (e.g., from third-party tools to BMC solutions) & provide technical assistance to our enterprise customers.
• Design, implement and optimize mainframe automation solutions aligned with business and operational requirements.
• Conduct tooling conversions (e.g., Broadcom/IBM solutions to BMC AMI suite), ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including project managers, customers, and technical teams, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation, including design artefacts, deployment and testing strategies.
• Monitor project progress and ensure milestones, timelines, and quality standards are achieved.
• Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced team members where required.
• Act as a customer-facing consultant, capable of translating technical concepts into business value.
• Capable of troubleshooting and resolving complex mainframe automation issues.

Core Technical Skills

• Strong Mainframe Systems Programming (SYSPROG) skills, including deep knowledge of z/OS environments.
• Experience of installation and maintenance of AMI Ops products, SMP/E & JCL.
• Proficiency in REXX scripting for automation and operational tooling.
• Knowledge of SSM and Total Object manager.
• Hands on experience with mainframe automation and monitoring tools, including: (Broadcom: OPS/MVS); (IBM: AF/OPER); (BMC: AMI Automation)

Specialist Experience

• Proven track record of end to end product migration/conversion projects, particularly from competitor tools to BMC solutions
• Experience designing and implementing automation strategies and monitoring frameworks.

Professional Skills

• Strong customer facing and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to produce high-quality documentation

Proven Ability To

• Work independently
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Lead initiatives when required to ensure successful delivery
• Strong project delivery mindset, with experience working to deadlines and milestones

The annual base salary range represents the low and high end of the BMC salary range for this position. Actual salaries depend on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training, licensure, and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

The range listed is just one component of BMC’s employee compensation package. Other rewards may include a variable plan and country specific benefits.

At BMC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at /near the top of the range. A reasonable estimate of the current range is £ 60,300 – £ 100,500

BMC is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, visit the accommodation request page.