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Our client is seeking a Mainframe DevOps Engineer in Vienna, VA

Role Description

A DevOps Engineer automates and streamlines processes for building, testing, and deploying software Responsible for the set-up, support, maintenance, and development of software lifecycle processes for mainframe platform. The goal is to modernize the mainframe processes to a modern CI/CD pipeline methodology. Candidate must have development aptitude to write build and deployment scripts and extensive latitude for independent judgment.

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python)
• Knowledge of containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Design, code, troubleshoot and support mainframe build and deployment processes.
• Process modernization of mainframe build and deployment processes.
• Provide Tier 2 and 3 on-call support for mainframe build and deployment processes.
• Administration of Software lifecycle tools (eg. ChangeMan ZMF).
• Identify and recommend process improvements.
• Document and maintain the mainframe related documentation.
• Support routine internal and external audits.

Skills & Requirements

• Experience managing mainframe z/OS and USS systems, and a working understanding of overall mainframe architecture. Emphasis on identifying manual processes that can be automated.
• Experience with software lifecycle management in a mainframe environment, with goal to accomplish setting up DevOps and CI/CD methodologies on the mainframe system.
• Administrator experience with version control, change management and deployment tools such as ChangeMan ZMF and ChangeMan ZMF Client Pack
• Understanding of CICS, Db2, SQL, SDSF
• Knowledge of IBM High Level Assembler, IBM Enterprise COBOL, REXX, JCL, ISPF Dialog.
• Experience developing and building mainframe software.
• Proficiency in project analysis, functional areas, interoperability between areas, etc. to architect solutions to improve the processes.
• Ability to understand business problems and determine what aspects of them require optimization.
• Experience in Agile Software Development Methodology.
• Experience with IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB), IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD), IBM IDz (or other Eclipse-based IDE), RocketGit.
• Coordination of technology decisions with architectural requirements and constraints, including architecting and designing CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of Quality Control and Test Automation.
• Mainframe expertise: z/OS, USS, CICS, Db2, JCL, COBOL, REXX, ISPF.
• DevOps tools: ChangeMan ZMF, version control, deployment automation.
• Software lifecycle management in a mainframe environment.
• Scripting and development: Ability to write build/deploy scripts. (python, bash)
• Process optimization: Analyze and improve software development workflows.
• Agile methodology experience.
• Familiarity with modern DevOps tools: IBM DBB, UrbanCode Deploy, IDz, RocketGit.
• CI/CD pipeline design and architecture.
• Test automation and quality control.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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