Endevor Administrator

Endevor Administrator

Posted 1 week ago by Gazelle Global

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Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Automation CLIST Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Dataset Endevor (Software) External Auditing Git (Version Control System) Job Control Language (JCL) Management Python (Programming Language) Rexx (Programming Language) Software Testing Automation Framework Stakeholder Management System Display And Search Facility (SDSF) Technical Documentation Web Services z/OS

Summary: The role of Endevor Administrator involves managing day-to-day Endevor administration and supporting strategic mainframe initiatives within a global team. The position requires expertise in designing and optimizing Endevor environments while providing L3 support and acting as a liaison to development teams. The candidate will also contribute to project meetings and produce technical documentation. Strong experience in mainframe development and Endevor is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily Endevor administration: environment maintenance, lifecycle setup, approvals, security, and audit/compliance.
  • Design, build, and optimize Endevor environments, life cycles, stages, processors, and packages for new and existing apps.
  • Provide L3 support: incident triage, root-cause analysis, permanent fixes, and preventive improvements.
  • Act as primary liaison to mainframe development teams; drive best practices and ensure smooth integrations.
  • Contribute to regional/global project meetings; coordinate changes and deployments across time zones.
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and change records.
  • Champion product innovation and process automation around Endevor and adjacent toolchains.

Key Skills:

  • 8+ years in mainframe development/administration with 5+ years hands-on CA/Broadcom Endevor.
  • Deep knowledge of Endevor architecture (environments/stages, elements, SCL, processors, packages, exits, security).
  • Strong z/OS fundamentals: TSO/ISPF, JCL, SDSF, dataset management, and RACF/ACF2/Top Secret awareness.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot application integrations and deployment pipelines within Endevor.
  • Experience operating in global, multi-team programs; comfortable with occasional off-hours support.
  • Scripting/automation: REXX, CLIST, Python, or automation frameworks for Endevor utilities.
  • Knowledge of APIs/Endevor Web Services, Git integrations, or hybrid CI/CD patterns for mainframe.
  • Familiarity with DB2/CICS change flows and impact analysis.
  • ITSM exposure (ServiceNow/Jira), change/release and audit controls (SOX, separation of duties).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

About the Role We’re seeking an experienced Endevor Administrator (SME) to strengthen our global team and support strategic mainframe initiatives. You’ll own day-to-day Endevor administration, design/build activities for new and existing applications, and serve as a trusted partner to mainframe development teams across regions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily Endevor administration : environment maintenance, lifecycle setup, approvals, security, and audit/compliance.
  • Design, build, and optimize Endevor environments, life cycles, stages, processors, and packages for new and existing apps.
  • Provide L3 support : incident triage, root-cause analysis, permanent fixes, and preventive improvements.
  • Act as primary liaison to mainframe development teams; drive best practices and ensure smooth integrations.
  • Contribute to regional/global project meetings ; coordinate changes and deployments across time zones.
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation, SOPs, runbooks , and change records.
  • Champion product innovation and process automation around Endevor and adjacent toolchains.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years in mainframe development/administration with 5+ years hands-on CA/Broadcom Endevor .
  • Deep knowledge of Endevor architecture (environments/stages, elements, SCL, processors, packages, exits, security).
  • Strong z/OS fundamentals: TSO/ISPF, JCL, SDSF , dataset management, and RACF/ACF2/Top Secret awareness.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot application integrations and deployment pipelines within Endevor.
  • Experience operating in global, multi-team programs ; comfortable with occasional off-hours support.

Nice to Have

  • Scripting/automation: REXX, CLIST, Python , or automation frameworks for Endevor utilities.
  • Knowledge of APIs/Endevor Web Services , Git integrations, or hybrid CI/CD patterns for mainframe.
  • Familiarity with DB2/CICS change flows and impact analysis.
  • ITSM exposure ( ServiceNow/Jira ), change/release and audit controls (SOX, separation of duties).

Core Competencies

  • Consultative mindset: able to advise on Endevor best practices, standards, and modernization.
  • Ownership & delivery: accountable for outcomes, with excellent time and stakeholder management.
  • Communication: clear written documentation and confident presentation in global forums.
  • Teamwork: collaborative, proactive, and professional in high-stakes environments.
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