Mainframe Professionals(Devops Architect, System automation, Performance engineer)- REMOTE

Position-1 Role: Mainframe DevOps Architect Location: Remote (USA preferred; open to Canada & India – must work CST hours) Role Summary: Looking for a highly experienced Mainframe DevOps Architect to lead DevOps transformation initiatives in z/OS environments Strong expertise in CI/CD, automation, and integration of mainframe systems with modern DevOps toolchains is required DevOps Strategy & Architecture: Define and implement enterprise DevOps strategy for mainframe applications Design end-to-end DevOps architecture integrating legacy systems with modern platforms Establish best practices for version control, release management, and governance Drive DevOps culture adoption across development, QA, and operations teams CI/CD & Automation: Design and build CI/CD pipelines for COBOL, PL/I, JCL, and DB2 applications Automate build, test, and deployment processes using modern DevOps tools Implement shift-left practices, automated testing, and continuous integration Monitor and optimize pipeline performance, reliability, and scalability Mainframe Development & Tooling: Work with IBM toolsets including DBB (Dependency Based Build), IDz, and IDD Integrate mainframe development workflows with enterprise DevOps ecosystems Enable seamless collaboration between distributed and mainframe teams Version Control & Integration: Implement Git-based version control using platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket Define branching strategies and release workflows Integrate mainframe tools with modern CI/CD and DevOps pipelines Testing, Quality & Governance: Implement automated testing frameworks for mainframe applications Integrate code quality and static analysis tools Ensure compliance with security, governance, and enterprise standards Cloud & Modernization (Preferred): Exposure to hybrid cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Experience with mainframe modernization and API enablement Familiarity with containerization and Kubernetes is a plus Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with development, QA, infrastructure, and operations teams Lead DevOps transformation initiatives and mentor engineering teams Communicate effectively with stakeholders and client leadership Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in mainframe development and architecture (z/OS) Strong expertise in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and VSAM Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins Experience with IBM tools: DBB, IDz, IDD Strong scripting skills in Groovy, Shell, or Python Experience with Git-based repositories and branching strategies Proven experience designing and implementing mainframe DevOps pipelines Good to Have: Experience with legacy SCM tools such as Endevor, Changeman, or ISPW Knowledge of z/OS Connect and API integration Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies Position 2 Job Description: Mainframe Automation Engineer (IBM System Automation) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Automation Engineer with strong expertise in IBM Z System Automation and migration from CA/Broadcom automation tools.

The role focuses on modernizing and optimizing automation frameworks on IBM Z systems, ensuring high availability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities · Lead and support z/OS automation migration projects, specifically: · Migration from CA OPS/MVS to IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS · Migration from CA Automation Point to IBM Systems Automation for Integrated Operations Management (SAIOM) · Convert existing OPS/MVS rules and REXX execs into IBM System Automation-compatible configurations · Implement and manage policy-based automation (PDB - Policy Database) · Work on system startup, shutdown, and automation workflows in z/OS environments · Provide operational support, troubleshooting, and consultancy for automation-related issues · Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure high availability of critical systems · Support installation, configuration, and tuning of IBM automation tools · Participate in system monitoring, alerting, and event-driven automation design Required Skills & Experience · 5+ years of experience in mainframe operations / automation / support roles · Strong hands-on experience with: · TSO/ISPF · JCL · REXX, PIPE REXX, OPS REXX programming · System Automation Policy Database (PDB) Proven experience in: · z/OS Automation Migration projects · NetView for z/OS · IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS · Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills Preferred Skills · Knowledge of z/OS system operations, including: · System startup & shutdown processes · Configuration and automation frameworks · SMP/E Experience with: · Competing automation tools (e.g., Broadcom/CA tools) · Fully automated system configurations on IBM Z · Exposure to SAIOM (System Automation for Integrated Operations Management) Key Migration Scope · Workstream · Current Tool (Broadcom/CA) · Target IBM Solution · Automation · CA OPS/MVS · IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS · Automatio · CA Automation Point · IBM SAIOM Impact Scope · No impact on application development teams · Primary impact on Automation & Operations teams Position 3 Job Title: Mainframe Performance Engineer with Python Location: Remote Job Type: Contract Duration: Long Term Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Performance Engineer with strong Python development skills to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in mainframe systems performance analysis, monitoring, tuning, and automation using Python scripting.

Key Responsibilities: · Analyze and optimize mainframe system performance across z/OS environments · Monitor CPU, memory, storage, batch, and transaction performance metrics · Perform performance tuning for CICS, DB2, IMS, JES2/JES3, and MQ environments · Develop automation and reporting solutions using Python scripting · Analyze SMF/RMF data and generate performance insights · Troubleshoot system bottlenecks and recommend optimization strategies · Work closely with infrastructure, application, and operations teams · Create dashboards, reports, and monitoring tools for performance tracking · Support capacity planning and forecasting activities · Participate in root cause analysis and performance improvement initiatives Required Skills: · Strong experience in Mainframe Performance Engineering · Hands-on expertise with z/OS performance monitoring and tuning · Experience with SMF, RMF, OMEGAMON, SYSVIEW, or similar tools · Strong Python scripting/programming skills · Experience with automation and data analysis using Python · Knowledge of CICS, DB2, IMS, JCL, VSAM, and MQ · Experience in batch performance optimization · Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Preferred Skills: · Experience with Splunk, Grafana, or monitoring dashboards · Knowledge of DevOps and automation practices · Experience in financial, healthcare, or enterprise environments · Familiarity with Agile methodologies Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field · 7+ years of mainframe performance engineering experience · Strong communication and documentation skills Pay: $55.00 - $85.00 per hour Work Location: Remote