Role Title: Mainframe Automation Engineer
Employment Type: Contract or Contract to Hire
Duration: 6 months to start, could extend or convert FTE
Preferred Location: Prefer candidates in New York, open to remote with occasional travel
Role Description
Seeking a Mainframe Automation Engineer to help modernize and enhance automation across an enterprise mainframe environment.
This individual will combine strong traditional mainframe automation experience with modern technologies such as Ansible, Python, and APIs.
The engineer will be responsible for supporting existing OPS/MVS automation while developing and integrating newer automation frameworks that improve operational efficiency, reduce manual processes, and provide long-term support for critical mainframe applications and infrastructure.
Candidates should be technically strong, hands-on, and capable of working independently within a complex enterprise environment.
Requirements
Top Skill Sets Needed
5-7+ years of relevant experience
OPS/MVS Mainframe Automation
Mainframe operations and automation expertise
Experience developing and maintaining automation within z/OS environments
Hands-on Ansible experience or similar automation tools
Ability to integrate modern automation frameworks with mainframe environments
Python & API Integration
Ability to develop integrations that connect mainframe systems with modern automation and application environments
Preferred/Bonus Skills
GDPS knowledge, financial-services experience, and experience participating in enterprise mainframe modernization initiatives.