Mainframe Engineer with DevOps

Mainframe Engineer with DevOps

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Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Mainframe Engineer with DevOps role focuses on migrating Mainframe applications to a git-based source control management system while implementing DevOps practices. The position requires collaboration with senior engineers and involves developing CI/CD pipelines, scripting, and automation tasks. The role is remote and emphasizes continuous learning and skill development in Mainframe technologies and DevOps methodologies. Candidates should possess 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with senior engineers to understand and support existing Mainframe application migration to git-based SCM.
  • Troubleshoot migration issues to ensure clean application migration.
  • Learn and use version control tools (e.g., Git) to manage code changes efficiently.
  • Learn concepts and basics of mainframe-based SCM.
  • Document the migration steps and different activities.
  • Contribute to the development of CI/CD pipelines for Mainframe applications.
  • Proficient in orchestration tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Gitlab etc.
  • Automate build, test, and deployment processes to accelerate software delivery.
  • Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., Shell, Python, Groovy etc.) to automate Mainframe migration tasks.
  • Improve and optimize automation scripts.
  • Collaborate with internal as well as client teams, including developers, testers, and system administrators, to facilitate smooth migration and pipeline implementation.
  • Communicate effectively within the team and share knowledge to foster a collaborative environment.
  • Document processes, procedures, and configurations as part of client deliverables as well as to ensure knowledge sharing and maintaining knowledge base.
  • Stay up-to-date with Mainframe technologies, DevOps practices, and industry trends.
  • Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 3-5 years experience in Mainframe technology and DevOps practices.
  • Proficient with version control systems like Git.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., JAVA, Python).
  • Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
Mainframe Engineer with DevOps
Location : REMOTE
Duration 6 Months
Must have:
3-5 years experience in Mainframe technology and DevOps practices.
Proficient with version control systems like Git.
development of CI/CD pipelines for Mainframe applications.
application migration
Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., JAVA, Python).
Excellent communication
Job Description:
As a Mainframe DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for assisting in the migration of Mainframe applications to a git-based SCM while applying DevOps principles and practices to streamline the software development and deployment processes.
As a Mainframe DevOps Engineer, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to the modernization and automation of Mainframe migration processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Mainframe application migration Support:
  • Collaborate with senior engineers to understand and support existing Mainframe application migration to git-based SCM.
  • Troubleshoot migration issues to ensure clean application migration.
Version Control and Configuration Management:
  • Learn and use version control tools (e.g., Git) to manage code changes efficiently.
  • Learn concepts and basics of mainframe-based SCM
  • Document the migration steps and different activities.
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
  • Contribute to the development of CI/CD pipelines for Mainframe applications.
  • Proficient in orchestration tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Gitlab etc.
  • Automate build, test, and deployment processes to accelerate software delivery.
Scripting and Automation:
  • Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., Shell, Python, Groovy etc.) to automate Mainframe migration tasks.
  • Improve and optimize automation scripts.
Collaboration and Communication:
  • Collaborate with internal as well as client teams, including developers, testers, and system administrators, to facilitate smooth migration and pipeline implementation.
  • Communicate effectively within the team and share knowledge to foster a collaborative environment.
Documentation:
  • Document processes, procedures, and configurations as part of client deliverables as well as to ensure knowledge sharing and maintaining knowledge base.
Learning and Skill Development:
  • Stay up-to-date with Mainframe technologies, DevOps practices, and industry trends.
  • Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 3-5 years experience in Mainframe technology and DevOps practices.
  • Proficient with version control systems like Git.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., JAVA, Python).
  • Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.