Mainframe Modernization & CI/CD Transformation Lead-Hybrid

MainframeMaster; McKinney, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MainframeMaster in the United States is seeking a seasoned Mainframe Transformation leader to drive standardization and modernization of developer tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering practices as we transition from z/VSE to z/OS.

You will define and implement a target-state developer ecosystem that brings consistency across mainframe environments and enables modern DevOps aligned with enterprise standards.

Responsibilities

• Define a future-state mainframe development ecosystem aligned to GitHub, VS Code, and CI/CD.
• Standardize tools, platforms, and processes across mainframe environments.
• Design end-to-end CI/CD pipelines for z/OS using GitHub, IBM DBB, Wazi Deploy.
• Enable integration with VS Code, Z Open Editor, and Zowe.
• Evaluate and rationalize existing mainframe tools.
• Adopt a standardized tooling stack including GitHub and debugging/analysis tools.
• Establish best practices for code management, scanning, testing, and deployment.
• Improve developer productivity via modern IDEs, automation, and AI-assisted tools.
• Shift from legacy Eclipse/Endevor-based environments to modern toolchains.
• Lead change management; train and onboard teams on new tools.
• Ensure adoption of standardized development practices.
• Collaborate with SMEs, application teams, infra, and transformation leadership.
• Establish governance, standards, and guardrails for consistent execution.
• Standardize mainframe developer toolchain across platforms.
• Deliver fully operational CI/CD pipelines for z/OS workloads.
• Support modernization readiness for AI, automation, and future enhancements.

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Mainframe Transformation leader to drive the 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

Collaboration & Governance

• Work closely with mainframe SMEs, application teams, infrastructure, and transformation leadership
• Establish governance, standards, and guardrails for consistent execution

Key Outcomes Expected

• Standardized mainframe developer toolchain across platforms
• 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.)