Mainframe DevOps Engineer

Mainframe DevOps Engineer - SCM Migration SME

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses.  We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Role Summary

We are looking for a Mainframe Devops Engineer with strong hands-on Zos environment and modern CI/CD experience and a strong DevOps/automation mindset to modernize and streamline mainframe delivery practices.

The candidate will work on build/deploy automation, CI/CD pipeline engineering, and release orchestration and help the customer migrate Changeman SCM to a Azure DevOps solution.

The role requires strong leadership and troubleshooting skills and the ability to build DevOps solutions for complex business environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support mainframe source control and promotion workflows from Changeman/ZMF to Azure DevOps.
• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, including pipeline templates, approvals, security controls, and environment promotions.
• Write and maintain deployment and automation scripts using Groovy, YAML, and JSON.
• Build, integrate, and troubleshoot automated build and deployment processes using:
  • IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) for deployment orchestration
  • IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB) for mainframe build automation
• Integrate and manage repositories and artifact flows using:
  • GitHub for version control and branching strategy
  • JFrog Artifactory for artifact storage and lifecycle management
• Implement monitoring and operational visibility using dashboards , enabling proactive alerting and pipeline/build visibility.
• Identify opportunities for automation (manual to automated), reduce deployment risk, and improve cycle time through DevOps best practices.
• Work closely with developers, release managers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to orchestrate DevOps solutions for complex releases.
• Provide production/support readiness by improving build/deploy reliability, rollback strategies, and audit compliance.
• Act as a single point of contact between Kyndryl and customer.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Experience

Mainframe Development

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Mainframe Development and Devops.
• Strong hands-on development experience in Mainframe Systems using COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS/DB2 .
• Strong hands-on experience with Changeman/ZMF including end-to-end migration and troubleshooting.

DevOps & Automation

• Hands-on experience building and troubleshooting Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong scripting/configuration skills using Groovy, YAML, and JSON.
• Experience writing deployment scripts and automation for build/deploy orchestration.
• Strong knowledge of GitHub repositories, branching strategy, and pull request workflows.
• Strong experience with JFrog Artifactory (artifact promotion, versioning, integration with pipelines).

IBM Tooling (Good to Have / Preferred)

• Working knowledge of IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD).
• Working knowledge of IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB).

Monitoring / Observability

• Experience with Grafana or equivalent monitoring tools for DevOps/build/deploy dashboards and alerting.

Key Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting & root-cause analysis in CI/CD and release pipelines.
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive automation end-to-end.
• Ability to architect and orchestrate DevOps solutions for complex enterprise release workflows.
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate across multiple teams.

Being You

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose.  We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

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