Mainframe DevOps Architect

Job Title: Mainframe DevOps Architect
Experience: 10+ Years (Senior experienced Resource)
Location: Remote

Client: IBM

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