Mainframe Modernization & DevOps Transformation Lead

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

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.