Mainframe DevOps Architect, Remote

Job Title: Mainframe DevOps Architect
Experience: 10+ Years (Senior experienced Resource)
Location: USA working in CST hours strictly
Employment Type: Full-Time or COntractor will also do

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe DevOps Architect to design, implement, and drive DevOps transformation for mainframe environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and IBM mainframe development tools, enabling seamless integration between legacy systems and modern platforms.

Key Responsibilities
* Define and implement DevOps strategy for mainframe applications.
* Design and build end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for COBOL, PL/I, JCL, and DB2 applications.
* Integrate mainframe development with distributed DevOps tools and practices.
* Automate build, test, and deployment processes using modern tooling.
* Work closely with development, QA, infrastructure, and operations teams.
* Establish best practices for version control, code quality, and release management.
* Enable shift-left testing, automated testing, and continuous integration.
* Drive adoption of DevOps culture across mainframe teams.
* Monitor and optimize pipeline performance and reliability.
* Ensure compliance, security, and governance standards are met.

Required Skills & Expertise
Core Mainframe Skills
* Strong experience in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM
* Deep understanding of z/OS environment
DevOps & Automation
* Hands-on experience with:
IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB)
IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz)
IBM Developer for z/OS Debugger (IDD)
Jenkins
* Expertise in building CI/CD pipelines for mainframe applications
* Strong scripting skills in Groovy, Shell, Python
Version Control & Integration
* Experience with Git-based repositories (GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab)
* Knowledge of code branching strategies and release workflows
* Integration of mainframe tools with enterprise DevOps ecosystems
Testing & Quality
* Experience with automated testing tools for mainframe
* Code quality and static analysis tools integration
Cloud & Modernization (Preferred)
* Exposure to Hybrid Cloud environments (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform)
* Experience in mainframe modernization and API enablement
* Familiarity with containerization and Kubernetes (good to have)

Architecture & Leadership Skills
* Define enterprise-level DevOps architecture for mainframe
* Strong experience in toolchain integration and pipeline design
* Ability to lead transformation initiatives and mentor teams
* Excellent stakeholder communication and client-facing skills

Good to Have
* Experience with tools like Endevor, Changeman, ISPW
* Knowledge of z/OS Connect, API integration
* Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and SAFe methodologies