Key skills

COBOLJCLCICSDB2VSAMTSO/ISPFREXXMainframe application developmentEndevorMainframe SCM toolsGitGitHubGitLabBitbucketzDevOpsCI/CDAgile developmentSource Code ManagementEndevor-to-Git migrationPythonZowe CLIUSSIBM Developer for z/OSVS Code for ZProduction supportApplication maintenanceCode promotionRelease managementMainframe modernization toolsDevOps best practicesBuild automationDeployment automationGit-based development workflowsUnit TestingIntegration TestingAgile

About this role

AIFA Solutions is seeking a Mainframe Modernization Engineer-DevOps to enhance and maintain Mainframe applications. The role involves participating in modernization initiatives, supporting migration activities, and implementing automation solutions.

Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and enhance Mainframe applications using COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and related technologies
Participate in Mainframe Modernization and zDevOps transformation initiatives
Support Endevor-to-Git migration activities, including assessment, migration, validation, and post-migration support
Design and implement automation solutions to streamline migration, build, testing, and deployment processes
Collaborate with DevOps, Development, Infrastructure, and Release Management teams to establish Git-based development workflows
Perform unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and production implementation activities
Assist in CI/CD pipeline implementation and DevOps process improvements
Prepare technical documentation, migration guides, operational procedures, and knowledge-sharing materials

Requirements:

Strong experience in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, TSO/ISPF, REXX, and Mainframe application development
Hands-on experience with Endevor or similar Mainframe SCM tools
Experience with Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or other modern source code management platforms
Good understanding of zDevOps, CI/CD, Agile development, and Source Code Management practices
Experience supporting Endevor-to-Git migration and source code migration activities
Hands-on experience with Python for automation, scripting, and tooling development
Familiarity with Zowe CLI, USS, IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz), and VS Code for Z
Experience in production support, application maintenance, code promotion, and release management
Understanding Mainframe modernization tools, development methodologies, and DevOps best practices
Knowledge of build automation, deployment automation, and Git-based development workflows