Mainframes form the backbone of many businesses – reliable, high-performance, and secure. However, there is a huge problem on the horizon: there are few young mainframe specialists. Many IT students and young developers pursue modern technologies and overlook opportunities in mainframe modernisation. How can the IT sector attract young talent to a career in mainframe technology?
- Communicating the attraction of mainframe jobs
Many associate mainframes with dated technologies – but that is a faulty conclusion. Modern mainframe technology seamlessly integrates into hybrid IT architectures, and networks with Cloud solutions and modern programming languages. EasiRun helps companies to highlight the advantages of modern mainframe technology and the opportunities for young talent in this field.
- Strengthen cooperation with universities
Successful early career recruitment starts at universities. EasiRun works with universities, delivers guest lectures, and organises realistic, practical workshops on topics such as Enterprise Software Analytics or modern development environments for mainframe. Our goal is to raise students’ awareness of these topics and overcome their reserve.
- Using modern development environments
Working with classical 3270-interfaces puts off many young developers. EasiRun offers more modern mainframe development environments, including Eclipse and Visual Studio Code, which make it easier for early career developers to take the first crucial step. Our use of modern tools makes working with mainframes more attractive and efficient.
- Mentoring programmes and internal training
Well structured knowledge transfer is essential. At EasiRun, our experienced mainframe experts mentor and support younger colleagues. Training, bootcamps, and clear career pathways accompany the start of any career at EasiRun, easing young talent’s entry into their exciting new role working with legacy systems.
Conclusion
Finding young mainframe talent is both a challenge and a huge opportunity. EasiRun helps businesses to invest early into training, modern tools, and targeted communication to identify and secure future experts.
