Mainframe Architect / Lead

Smart IT Frame LLC; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart IT Frame LLC is looking for a skilled automation engineer to work in enterprise-scale mainframe environments. You will design and support automation workflows within z/OS infrastructure, contributing to reliable systems that support critical business processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Broadcom OPS/MVS, REXX scripting, and knowledge of mainframe technologies. Strong collaboration skills with distributed teams are necessary for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Solid experience working with mainframe / IBM Z environments in enterprise settings.
• Strong knowledge of z/OS operating system and core automation concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Broadcom OPS/MVS and System State Manager or similar automation tools.
• Advanced expertise in REXX scripting for automation and troubleshooting.
• Practical knowledge of COBOL, CICS, DB2, or IMS, and JCL within mainframe ecosystems.
• Experience supporting production environments, including batch processing and incident handling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation workflows using Broadcom OPS/MVS and System State Manager.
• Write and optimize REXX scripts for automation, monitoring, and operational processes.
• Configure and support automation failover in multi-site environments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and mainframe teams to implement automation solutions.
• Create and maintain documentation, including runbooks and operational procedures.

Skills

Mainframe automation

REXX scripting

Broadcom OPS/MVS

z/OS operating system

System reliability

Version control (Git)

Problem analysis

COBOL

CICS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Broadcom OPS/MVS

Version control systems (Git)

Job description

In this role, you will work with enterprise-scale mainframe environments, focusing on automation solutions within z/OS infrastructure. You will design and support automation workflows, ensuring system stability, resiliency, and seamless operations across multi-site environments. Your work will directly contribute to reliable, high-availability systems supporting critical business processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation workflows using Broadcom OPS/MVS and System State Manager
• Write and optimize REXX scripts for automation, monitoring, and operational processes
• Configure and support automation failover in multi-site environments, ensuring seamless process continuity
• Collaborate with infrastructure and mainframe teams to design and implement automation solutions
• Gather functional requirements and translate them into scalable automation designs
• Troubleshoot production issues, including batch processing failures and system incidents
• Analyze system behavior, identify gaps, and drive improvements in reliability and automation
• Maintain change control discipline, including code reviews and version control using Git
• Create and maintain documentation, including runbooks and operational procedures
• Support knowledge sharing and team enablement through documentation and training

Requirements

• Solid experience working with mainframe / IBM Z environments in enterprise settings
• Strong knowledge of z/OS operating system and core automation concepts
• Hands-on experience with Broadcom OPS/MVS and System State Manager or similar automation tools
• Advanced expertise in REXX scripting for automation and troubleshooting
• Practical knowledge of COBOL, CICS, DB2 or IMS, and JCL within mainframe ecosystems
• Experience supporting production environments, including batch processing, incident handling, and system reliability
• Experience collaborating with or supporting mainframe engineering teams in complex environments
• Ability to analyze workflows, identify gaps, and contribute to knowledge sharing and process improvements
• Experience configuring and supporting high-availability or multi-site (DR/active-active) environments
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and code review practices
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with distributed technical teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree is a plus)
• English proficiency for technical communication and documentation