Job location
Phoenix, United States of America
Tech stack
Application Release Automation
Systems Engineering
Azure
Customer Information Control System (CICS)
COBOL
Information Systems
Continuous Integration
IBM DB2
DevOps
Endevor
Job Control Language (JCL)
Rexx (Programming Language)
Python
Mainframes
Systems Development Life Cycle
IBM Resource Access Control Facility
Release Management
Shell Script
Software Deployment
Z/OS
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
GIT
Build Management
Information Technology
Deployment Automation
Jenkins
Job description
This role focuses on enabling modern DevOps and automation practices for IBM z/OS mainframe environments. The engineer will design and support CI/CD pipelines, build and release automation tools, and ensure reliable deployment of enterprise mainframe applications across DEV/QA/UAT/PROD environments. The position sits at the intersection of mainframe systems engineering, DevOps, and release management, supporting legacy workloads while advancing modernization efforts., * Design and maintain mainframe build, deployment, and release automation tools
- Support CI/CD pipelines for COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and IMS workloads
- Automate compile, link-edit, test, and deployment processes across environments
- Manage code promotion across DEV / QA / UAT / PROD environments
- Support and enhance change/release management tools (Endevor, Changeman, ISPW)
- Integrate mainframe workflows with Git and distributed/cloud DevOps tools
- Develop automation scripts using REXX, Python, JCL, and shell scripting
- Troubleshoot build, deployment, and pipeline issues
- Support release planning, change management, and production deployments
- Ensure compliance with security, audit, and governance standards
- Collaborate with application developers, DBAs, systems programmers, and DevOps teams
Requirements
- IBM z/OS mainframe environments
- CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
- Mainframe change/release tools (Endevor, Changeman, ISPW)
- COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS
- Git integration for mainframe development
- Scripting: REXX, Python, JCL, shell scripting
- Strong troubleshooting of build and deployment pipelines
- Understanding of enterprise SDLC and environment promotion strategies
- Knowledge of mainframe security, audit, and compliance requirements
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in mainframe DevOps, systems engineering, release engineering, or deployment automation
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale IBM z/OS environments and CI/CD pipelines
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
About the company
CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.
Together, we shape what's next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com .
CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.