Workload Automation

Experience Level: 5+ years in CA workload Automation 12.3 and above. Job Summary: Seeking for a skilled and experienced CA Workload Automation DE (dSeries Edition) Upgrade Specialist to perform the upgrade of CA Workload Automation DE r12.3 to a higher version. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with both in-place and migration upgrade methods, strong troubleshooting skills, and a deep understanding of CA WA DE job configuration and scheduling. Prior experience with successful CA upgrade projects is essential. Key Responsibilities: Execute the upgrade of CA Workload Automation DE (dSeries Edition) r12.3 to the latest supported version. Plan and implement upgrade strategies including both in-place upgrades and migration-based upgrades. Analyse the current environment, identify risks, and provide recommendations for best practices during the upgrade process. Develop upgrade documentation including detailed runbooks, rollback plans, test cases, and upgrade guides. Perform pre-upgrade assessments, environment readiness checks, and post-upgrade validations. Migrate and validate job configurations, calendars, resources, and other scheduling components. Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during the upgrade process. Collaborate with infrastructure (application, DBA, Network teams) to ensure smooth integration and minimal downtime. Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal team post-upgrade. Co-ordinate with Batch team during downtime. Should attend client meetings when needed. Flexible to work in different time zone based on client requirement (preferably in PST). Required Skills and Experience: Hands-on experience in CA Workload Automation DE (dSeries Edition). Proven experience in upgrading from old to higher versions of CA WA DE. Must be aware of AWS cloud environment. Must have minimum 1or 2 upgrade project experience. Strong understanding of both in-place and migration upgrade methodologies. Deep expertise in CA WA DE job configurations, including job types, dependencies, calendars, resources, articraft and event triggers. Experience in preparing detailed upgrade documentation, rollback plans, and troubleshooting guides. Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and working knowledge of command-line tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently. Must have knowledge of CA/Broadcom support tools and documentation resources. Education: Bachelors degree in computer science or information technology or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).