Mainframe Solution Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staffing firm is seeking a Senior Solution Engineer with strong mainframe expertise and advanced scripting skills. The role involves designing solutions for CI/CD automation within a hybrid environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with mainframe and distributed systems, a solid understanding of CI/CD concepts, and strong communication skills. Join a collaborative team and contribute to innovative development pipelines.

Qualifications

• Mainframe experience essential, knowledge of z/OS, CICS, DB2, USS, RACF, z/OS Connect.
• Strong scripting skills with technologies such as Python, Groovy, Bash, PERL, Shell.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and tool experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions for the mainframe development process.
• Translate development needs into automated solutions.
• Set up and maintain infrastructure for development tooling.

Skills

Mainframe experience

Scripting skills (Python, Groovy, Bash, PERL, Shell)

CI/CD concepts

Integration of mainframe and distributed environments

Agile, Scrum, DevOps methodologies

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills in English

Tools

Azure DevOps

GIT

Eclipse

Urbancode

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Solution Engineer with strong mainframe expertise and advanced scripting skills to join a team that is leading the way in CI/CD automation for mission‑critical systems. You will work in a technically challenging environment where mainframe, distributed, and cloud technologies are closely integrated to support key banking processes

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions that enhance the mainframe development process in collaboration with multiple development squads.
• Translate development needs into automated solutions that align with architectural and security requirements.
• Set up and maintain the infrastructure for development tooling.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop, test, and improve automation scripts.
• Assess and maintain the quality of scripts, code, and configurations.
• Work with various departments and vendors to ensure alignment on infrastructure, security, and integration requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers within the team.

Requirements

• Mainframe experience is essential, including knowledge of z/OS, CICS, DB2, USS, RACF, and z/OS Connect.
• Strong scripting skills with technologies such as Python, Groovy, Bash, PERL, or Shell.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, GIT, Eclipse, or Urbancode.
• Experience in both mainframe and distributed environments, with a good understanding of how to integrate these technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.
• Knowledge of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, Archimate, or DYA is a plus, but not a core requirement.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, combined with a hands‑on approach.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch proficiency is an advantage).

What You Can Expect

• A role at the forefront of mainframe innovation and automation.
• The opportunity to work with advanced tooling and contribute to the evolution of development pipelines.
• A collaborative environment that values technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• A diverse and skilled team of approximately 10 colleagues within a global organisation of over 40,000 professionals.
• Location: Hybrid, based in the Netherlands
• Team: Software Control and Distribution

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology