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# Senior Software Engineer - Mainframe Modernization

- **Company:** Broadcom
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, DevOps, Programming Tools, Groovy, IBM Mainframe, Python (Programming Language), Mainframes, Broadcom, Ansible, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Z/OS, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Git, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3445734499&tx=JK1509FFK&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Hands-on experience with IBM Mainframe z/OS environments, system components, and product maintenance.
 * Proven experience performing software installations and maintenance using SMP/e and z/OSMF .

Modern Software Engineering & DevOps:

 * Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java , Python , or Groovy .
 * solid experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Git , Jenkins , and related tools.
 * Hands-on experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible ) to build self-service workflows and streamline routine administrative tasks.
 * Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools to accelerate scripting, pipeline creation, and troubleshooting.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications:

 * Experience designing and integrating RESTful Web Services and Cloud platform interfaces.
 * Solid understanding of software system design concepts for enterprise-grade solutions.

Leadership & Soft Skills

 * Problem-Solving: Ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into structured, executable solutions.
 * Communication: Clear, effective communication skills with the ability to create knowledge-transfer documentation, present solution demos, and collaborate across distributed teams.
 * Adaptability: High self-motivation and an eagerness to learn, adopt, and apply emerging technologies to enterprise business needs., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with 5+ years of professional software development experience; OR
 * Master's degree in a related field with 3+ years of professional software development experience.

## Description

At Broadcom, we believe enterprise software should be powerful, intuitive, and seamlessly integrated. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who operates at the intersection of systems engineering and modern software design. In this role, you will help build a unified ecosystem of tools, common libraries, and automation frameworks that empower our Mainframe product teams to deliver high-quality, accessible, and consistent solutions., * Platform & Tooling Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-impact software, common libraries, and developer tools used across all Broadcom Mainframe product teams.

 * Mainframe Modernization: Integrate modern CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts, and AI-assisted workflows into traditional z/OS development environments.
 * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Management, User Experience, and Engineering leadership to define technical requirements, contribute to strategic roadmaps, and build scalable solutions.
 * Quality & Reliability: Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across both development and production environments, ensuring high enterprise-grade performance.
 * Technical Leadership: Support agile practices, participate in iteration demos, mentor team members, and promote modern software engineering principles within the division.