workload automation scheduler.

job summary:
The Workload Automation Scheduler is responsible for designing, creating, and managing automated jobs and schedules within an organization's workload automation platform. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that business processes, batch jobs, and IT operations are executed efficiently, reliably, and according to business requirements. The scheduler collaborates with IT teams, business units, and system administrators to implement automation strategies that optimize resource usage and maintain high system availability.

 
 
location: Boston, Massachusetts
job type: Contract to Perm
salary: $68 - 72 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:
· Design and create automated jobs and workflows using workload automation tools (e.g., IBM Workload Scheduler, Control-M, AutoSys, or similar platforms).

· Develop and maintain job schedules to ensure timely execution of business processes and IT tasks.

· Troubleshoot, and resolve job failures or scheduling conflicts, providing timely support to end-users and stakeholders.

· Collaborate with application owners, developers, and support teams to gather requirements and translate them into automation solutions.

· Document job definitions, scheduling logic, dependencies, and recovery procedures.

· Implement changes and updates to job schedules in alignment with change management practices.

· Continuously optimize and tune job schedules to improve performance, efficiency, and system stability.

· Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing for critical automated workloads.

· Ensure compliance with organizational policies, security standards, and audit requirements related to automated jobs.

 
qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

- Experience with workload automation or job scheduling tools (such as IBM Workload Scheduler, Control-M, AutoSys, or similar).

- Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX) and scripting languages (e.g., Shell, PowerShell, Python).

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

- Strong communication and documentation skills.

- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.