<p>Kforce has a client in Armonk, NY that is seeking a Mainframe DevOps Engineer for a remote/hybrid long-term contract/full time role.</p> <p>Summary: We're seeking a skilled Mainframe DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing team driving modernization and automation on the IBM Z platform. In this role, you'll bridge traditional mainframe development with modern DevOps practices-helping streamline pipelines, improve delivery velocity, and support enterprise-scale transformation initiatives. You'll work hands-on with IBM Z tools and automation technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a key role in evolving how enterprise applications are built, deployed, and maintained.</p> <p>Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Support and enhance mainframe operational environments by implementing DevOps practices and automation frameworks </li><li>Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using IBM Z DevOps tools and open-source integrations </li><li>Collaborate with developers, release managers, and operations teams to improve software delivery and deployment reliability </li><li>Leverage mainframe utilities and scripting (JCL, REXX, ISPF, TSO) for automation and orchestration </li><li>Participate in transformation initiatives to modernize legacy mainframe workflows into hybrid cloud DevOps pipelines* Several years of experience working in a mainframe operations or development environment (z/OS) </li><li>Strong knowledge of JCL, TSO, and ISPF </li><li>Ability to write and troubleshoot REXX scripts </li><li>Excellent communication and documentation skills </li></ul> <p>Preferred Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with mainframe application development using COBOL, PL/I, VSAM/QSAM, or DB2 </li><li>Familiarity with IBM Z DevOps ecosystem tools such as: ADDI, IDz, zD&T, DBB, Git, UCD, Artifactory, IBM Wazi Deploy, and Migration Utility for z/OS </li><li>Knowledge of competing z/OS products or tools </li><li>Experience implementing DevOps transformations and pipeline orchestration in enterprise environments </li></ul> <p>Why Join Us:</p> <ul> <li>Work on cutting-edge IBM Z modernization and DevOps transformation initiatives </li><li>Collaborate with some of the most talented engineers and architects in the industry </li><li>Gain exposure to hybrid DevOps environments integrating mainframe and distributed systems </li><li>Competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and long-term engagement stability </li></ul>