Autosys Engineer

Job Title: Autosys Engineer

Location: Remote

Experience: 5+ Years of relevant experience in Autosys Workload Automation and batch scheduling.

Job Type: Contract (6+ Months, Extendable)

Joiner Status: Immediate Joiners Only

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Autosys Engineer to join our client's multinational corporation (MNC) on a remote, contract basis. The successful candidate will be a key player in designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing mission-critical batch processing workflows using Broadcom AutoSys. This role requires strong technical expertise in scripting and a proactive approach to monitoring and troubleshooting to ensure 24/7 operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Autosys Development & Implementation

• Design and Develop: Design, develop, implement, and maintain complex job schedules and workflows using Broadcom AutoSys Workload Automation (v11.x or higher) to support various business applications.
• JIL Scripting: Expertly create, modify, and troubleshoot job definitions using Job Information Language (JIL) scripting (e.g., Box jobs, Command jobs, File watcher jobs, SQL jobs).
• Command Line Expertise: Utilize AutoSys command-line utilities (e.g., autuxlog, autorep, sendevent, jil) for effective job management, monitoring, and administrative tasks.
• Integration: Collaborate with application teams to onboard new batch jobs, understand their dependencies, and integrate them seamlessly into the AutoSys environment.
• Automation & Optimization: Implement job automation and continually optimize existing batch processes to improve efficiency, reduce run times, and enhance overall system performance.

Scripting and Automation

• Scripting: Develop and maintain robust scripts using languages such as Shell (Bash/Ksh), Python, or Perl to support and automate job execution, monitoring, and file processing tasks.
• Unix/Linux: Apply proficiency in Unix/Linux environments for scripting, file system navigation, basic system administration, and troubleshooting application-level issues related to job execution.

Operations and Support

• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Proactively monitor job executions, identify issues (failures, delays, performance degradation), and perform first-level to in-depth root cause analysis (RCA) to quickly resolve job failures.
• Scheduling Concepts: Apply strong knowledge of job scheduling concepts, dependencies (predecessors), calendars, and time zones to ensure accurate and timely execution of all scheduled tasks.
• Production Support: Provide effective support during production incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and business disruption. Participate in on-call rotation as required.
• Change Management: Adhere strictly to ITIL and Change Management processes for all job modifications, deployments, and environment updates, ensuring compliance and control.

Documentation and Collaboration

• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation for job flows, technical specifications, dependencies, schedules, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Communication: Leverage excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively coordinate with application development teams, infrastructure teams, business stakeholders, and management.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience as an Autosys Engineer, Developer, or Administrator.
• Proven expertise with Broadcom AutoSys Workload Automation (v11.x or higher).
• Strong scripting skills in at least one of the following: Shell (Bash/Ksh), Python, or Perl.
• Expertise in JIL scripting and AutoSys command-line utilities.
• Solid understanding of job scheduling concepts, including complex dependencies and calendar management.
• Experience in a Unix/Linux environment for system-level operations and scripting.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a live production environment.
• Good communication and collaboration skills are a must.

Preferred (Good to Have) Qualifications

• Experience with other scheduling tools (e.g., Control-M, Tivoli Workload Scheduler) is a plus.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and audit/compliance requirements.
• Exposure to database systems (SQL, Oracle, etc.) and ETL processes.
• Experience in a DevSecOps environment or with CI/CD integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git).

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: ₹150,000.00 - ₹180,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 5+ years of experience with Broadcom AutoSys Workload Automation (v11.x or higher) ?
• Do you have strong scripting skills (Shell, Python, Perl, or equivalent) ?
• Do you have proficiency in JIL scripting and AutoSys command-line ?
• Do you have experience with Unix/Linux environments and basic system administration ?

Work Location: Remote