Mainframe Dev & Deployment Tools Engineer

Kyndryl Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl seeks an experienced Mainframe DevOps engineer to design, build and maintain toolchains for COBOL, JCL, and related technologies on IBM z/OS. You will enable source control integration, implement automated build and deployment processes, and promote modern DevOps practices across environments.

You will work with Endevor, ChangeMan and ISPW, manage promotions from DEV to PROD, and collaborate with application teams and operations.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of mainframe experience.
• 3-5+ years in Dev & Deployment / SCM / Release Engineering.
• Strong experience with: IBM z/OS environment.
• Hands-on experience with: Endevor / ChangeMan / ISPW.
• Solid understanding of: Mainframe SDLC processes.
• Build and release management
• Experience with: JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF
• Source control and promotion processes
• Knowledge of: DevOps concepts applied to mainframe
• Ability to build custom application written in assembler
• Very strong Cobol, Assembler and REXX knowledge and experience

Responsibilities

• Design, build, manage mainframe toolchains.
• Promote adoption of DevOps practices for mainframe.
• Build & Deployment Automation for mainframe.
• Develop automation using REXX, CLIST, JCL, scripting tools.
• Integrate mainframe toolchains with CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Mainframe experience

Dev & Deployment

Source control

JCL/TSO/SDSF

Cobol

Assembler

REXX

Tools

Endevor

ChangeMan

ISPW

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain mainframe development toolchains supporting: COBOL, PL/I, JCL, and related technologies
• Enable and support: Source control integration
• Versioning strategies
• Artifact management
• Promote adoption of DevOps practices for mainframe development
• Build & Deployment Automation
• Develop and maintain automated build and deployment processes
• Implement tools and pipelines for: Code compilation
• Packaging Promotion across environments
• Automate release management processes to: Reduce manual effort Increase reliability and consistency
• Deployment Frameworks & Tools Support Administer and support enterprise deployment tools such as: Endevor ChangeMan ISPW
• Manage: Package lifecycle (build, test, deploy, rollback) Promotion paths across DEV -> QA -> UAT -> PROD
• Environment Management Manage and support: Development, test, and production environments Ensure consistency and integrity across environments Coordinate deployments with: Application teams QA Operations Automation & Integration
• Develop automation using: REXX, CLIST, JCL, scripting tools
• Integrate mainframe toolchains with: Enterprise CI/CD pipelines Distributed DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, etc. - when applicable)

One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. You’ll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders.

Does the work get challenging at times? Yes! But you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of talented people and gain invaluable management and organizational skills, which will come in handy as you move forward in your career.

Who You Are Required Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of mainframe experience
• 3-5+ years in Dev & Deployment / SCM / Release Engineering
• Strong experience with: IBM z/OS environment
• Hands-on experience with: Endevor / ChangeMan / ISPW
• Solid understanding of: Mainframe SDLC processes
• Build and release management
• Experience with: JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF
• Source control and promotion processes
• Knowledge of: DevOps concepts applied to mainframe
• Ability to build custom application written in assembler
• Very strong Cobol, Assembler and REXX knowledge and experience

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with: DB2, IMS, CICS integration in deployments
• Experience with: CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git integration)
• Automation frameworks (REXX, Python)
• Exposure to: Mainframe modernization initiatives
• Experience with: Enterprise-scale DevOps transformations Automation of build/release pipelines

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey.

Your future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

At Kyndryl, we achieve progress the world depends on, with purpose. Beginning with the purpose that matters to you. Because here, you will be part of a culture designed with purpose. One that is restless, empathetic and devoted. Where we are committed to sustainable progress for our customers and supporting the communities where we work and live. All of you is what we want. And what we need. Join us, and together, we can advance the vital systems that power human progress.