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# Mainframe Developer

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Customer Information Control System (CICS), IBM DB2, Python (Programming Language), Mainframes, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Z/OS, Build Management
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6a0c29c0-a05b-4e27-aae1-43cdfd9f6dee

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in mainframe infrastructure engineering, including z/OS, IMS, CICS, and DB2 installation and testing.
 * Hands-on experience developing AI/agent-based automation frameworks and agents.
 * Strong Python programming skills in enterprise environments.
 * Experience developing and integrating with z/OSMF and z/OS Connect APIs.
 * Experience operating in large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with agent-based or autonomous system architectures.
 * Experience with mainframe tooling supporting end-to-end vulnerability patching.
 * Exposure to AIOps or AI applied to mainframe infrastructure operations.

Work Environment

This position requires a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days per week onsite. Approved locations for this role are Plano, TX; Jersey City, NJ; and Charlotte, NC.

## Description

This role involves driving the AI-enabled modernization of mainframe z/OS vulnerability patching. The senior engineer will develop agent-based automation to accelerate remediation and reduce security risk. This position requires a specific start date due to business needs., * Lead the design and development of AI-driven automation frameworks for z/OS patching.

 * Build and deploy agent-based workflows to orchestrate vulnerability remediation at scale.
 * Integrate AI agents with mainframe systems, APIs, and security tooling.
 * Partner with infrastructure and security teams to prioritize and execute patching initiatives.
 * Ensure the reliability, scalability, and operational readiness of automation solutions.


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