Mainframe Performance Analyst

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Mainframe Performance Analyst to optimize online transactions and Batch processes on mainframe systems, improving source code and databases. Key Highlights: 1. 3-week internal performance training 2. Flexible working hours 3. Being part of an established and growing company **About the Role** ------------------- We are looking for a Mainframe Performance Analyst — a professional who has performed programming and/or analysis tasks on mainframes. **About Orizon** ---------------- Orizon has been in the market for 15 years, delivering technology performance solutions that add value to IBEX35 companies and leading enterprises across their respective sectors, identifying and resolving software issues to ensure maximum availability, performance, and efficiency. The economic savings and application speed improvements achieved are significant for organizations working with Orizon, making us a key strategic partner for executive leadership. As a pioneer in applying Artificial Intelligence to business improvement within production IT environments (AIOps), Orizon monitors, detects, and resolves inefficiencies across 100% of technological components. Our R\+D\+i and proprietary technology — unique in the market — is officially recognized by Spanish governmental institutions and the European Commission. **Job Description** -------------------------- We seek a candidate with experience in programming and/or analysis in mainframe environments to join our team of specialists. Your responsibilities will focus on implementing optimization improvements for online transactions and Batch processes executed on mainframe systems, enhancing both source code and database (DB2\). Prior performance expertise is not required — we provide a 3-week internal training program to equip you fully for this role. **Competencies:** ----------------- **Required:** * Knowledge and at least 3 years’ experience working with COBOL\-JCL\-DB2 technologies in a HOST environment. * Ability to develop technical designs. * Experience working with large clients. * Knowledge of SQL statements. * Analytical capability regarding existing programs. * Teamwork skills, willingness to learn, and autonomy. **Desirable:** * Experience interacting with clients — oriented toward identifying client needs and adopting a customer-service perspective rather than a purely technical project view. * Experience with large-volume databases. * Familiarity with scheduling tools (Control\-M, etc.) and version control systems (Changeman, etc.). * Knowledge of monitoring and optimization tools (APA, B\-Secure, Strobe, Explain). * Knowledge of SDGB (Oracle). * Intermediate English level (B2\). **Responsibilities:** ---------------------- * Implement optimization improvements for online transactions and Batch processes executed on mainframe systems, enhancing both source code and database (DB2\). * Develop Technical Designs incorporating proposed improvements. * Create and update work methodologies with a continuous improvement orientation. * Address related questions, queries, or issues. **What We Offer:** ------------------ * Competitive salary based on your knowledge and performance. * Permanent contract. * Flexible working hours — we offer flexible and adaptable work arrangements: onsite, remote, or hybrid, tailored to your daily routine. * Personalized training sponsored by the company, aligned with your needs. * English language classes sponsored by the company. * Work equipment of your choice. * Reduced summer working hours. * Opportunity to join an established and growing company with a positive, collaborative work culture — where people are our greatest asset. At Orizon, we believe in people, effort, and personal growth. Our goal is to build high-performing teams and nurture talent. We respect diversity and foster an inclusive culture. **Send us your CV:** people@orizon.es