Mainframe Modernization & CI/CD Transformation Lead-Hybrid

NTT DATA, Inc.; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 136,275 - 227,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k) program with company match

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. is searching for a seasoned Mainframe Transformation leader in McKinney, Texas. The ideal candidate will drive the modernization of developer tooling and establish standard practices across mainframe environments, ensuring smooth transitions to modern CI/CD operations.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $136,275–$227,125, and provides a range of generous benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in Mainframe (z/OS, z/VSE migration experience preferred).
• Deep expertise in modern DevOps practices and CI/CD implementation.
• Strong understanding of mainframe testing, debugging, and performance analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Define a future-state mainframe development ecosystem aligned to modern CI/CD practices.
• Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for z/OS applications.
• Drive organizational change management across mainframe teams.

Skills

Mainframe expertise (z/OS, z/VSE migration)

DevOps practices

CI/CD implementation

GitHub proficiency

Jenkins/CI tools knowledge

IBM DBB expertise

VS Code knowledge

Z Open Editor usage

Change management skills

Automation experience

Tools

IBM tools

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Mainframe Transformation leader to drive standardization and modernization of developer tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering practices as part of the transition from z/VSE to z/OS. This role will define and implement a target-state developer ecosystem, bringing consistency across disparate mainframe systems and enabling modern DevOps practices aligned with enterprise standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Target State Definition
• Define and establish a future-state mainframe development ecosystem aligned to GitHub, VS Code, and modern CI/CD practices.
• Standardize tools, platforms, and processes across multiple mainframe environments.
• CI/CD & DevOps Transformation
• Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for z/OS applications leveraging tools such as GitHub, IBM DBB, and Wazi Deploy.
• Enable integration with modern developer tools (VS Code, Z Open Editor, Zowe).
• Tools Strategy & Rationalization
• Evaluate and rationalize existing mainframe tools.
• Drive adoption of standardized tooling stack (e.g., GitHub, Z Open Editor, debugging, testing, and analysis tools).
• Establish best practices for code management, scanning, testing, and deployment.
• Engineering Experience Modernization
• Improve developer productivity and experience through modern IDEs, automation, and AI-assisted development tools.
• Enable shift from legacy (Eclipse/Endevor-based) environments to modern toolchains.
• Change Management & Adoption
• Drive organizational change management across mainframe teams.
• Lead training, communication, and onboarding for new tools and processes.
• Ensure adoption of standardized development practices.
• Work closely with mainframe SMEs, application teams, infrastructure, and transformation leadership.
• Establish governance, standards, and guardrails for consistent execution.

Key Outcomes Expected

• Fully operational CI/CD pipelines for z/OS workloads.
• Improved developer productivity and onboarding simplicity.
• Reduced tool fragmentation and increased engineering consistency.
• Accelerated modernization and readiness for future enhancements (AI, automation, etc.).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 12+ years experience in Mainframe (z/OS, z/VSE migration experience preferred).
• Deep expertise in modern DevOps practices and CI/CD implementation.
• Proficiency with tools such as GitHub, Jenkins/CI tools, IBM DBB, Zowe, VS Code, Z Open Editor.
• Experience driving large-scale toolchain transformation and standardization.
• Strong understanding of mainframe testing, debugging, and performance analysis tools.
• Proven ability to lead change management and adoption across distributed teams.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with IBM Application Delivery Foundation (ADFz) or similar toolsets.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, IBM Bob).
• Experience in regulated industries (insurance, financial services).

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 8 years Mainframe-IBM Mainframe-z/OS experience.

Compensation & Benefits

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $136,275–$227,125. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

Eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401(k) program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employment

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.