Mainframe DevOps Engineer - IBM Z Systems - Remote

Kforce Inc is seeking a skilled Mainframe DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing team driving modernization and automation on the IBM Z platform. In this role, you'll bridge traditional mainframe development with modern DevOps practices to improve delivery velocity and support enterprise-scale transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Support and enhance mainframe operational environments by implementing DevOps practices and automation frameworks
• Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using IBM Z DevOps tools and open-source integrations
• Collaborate with developers, release managers, and operations teams to improve software delivery and deployment reliability
• Leverage mainframe utilities and scripting (JCL, REXX, ISPF, TSO) for automation and orchestration
• Participate in transformation initiatives to modernize legacy mainframe workflows into hybrid cloud DevOps pipelines

Requirements:

• Several years of experience working in a mainframe operations or development environment (z/OS)
• Strong knowledge of JCL, TSO, and ISPF
• Ability to write and troubleshoot REXX scripts
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience with mainframe application development using COBOL, PL/I, VSAM/QSAM, or DB2
• Familiarity with IBM Z DevOps ecosystem tools such as: ADDI, IDz, zD&T, DBB, Git, UCD, Artifactory, IBM Wazi Deploy, and Migration Utility for z/OS
• Knowledge of competing z/OS products or tools
• Experience implementing DevOps transformations and pipeline orchestration in enterprise environments