Your role: As a Senior z/OS UNIX & zLinux Integration Engineer, you will spearhead efforts to modernize and integrate our mainframe with contemporary platforms and tools. We’re seeking an experienced z/OS Systems Engineer with expertise in z/OS UNIX System Services (USS) and IBM zLinux (Linux on IBM Z) to drive innovation in bridging mainframe and distributed systems. In this role, you will:
Design and implement enhancements to our z/OS UNIX and zLinux environments – ensuring robust, secure, and scalable UNIX system services on z/OS and optimizing Linux on IBM Z for enterprise workloads. You will apply best-in-class engineering practices to develop new features, automate manual tasks, and improve the developer experience on the mainframe.
Accelerate Modernization – Leverage modern interfaces like z/OS Management Facility (z/OSMF), the Zowe framework, and IBM Wazi to integrate mainframe systems into contemporary DevOps and cloud environments.
This includes enabling REST APIs and CLI tools that allow distributed teams and up-to-date applications to seamlessly interact with z/OS resources. You will play a key role in making the mainframe a more open and agile platform, bridging the gap between legacy systems and modern development practices.
Implement DevOps and CI/CD practices for mainframe – Work on integrating z/OS with enterprise DevOps pipelines, enabling efficient use of mainframe capabilities in continuous integration and delivery processes. Introduce and support tools such as Git or Ansible for z/OS automation, and promote the adoption of modern mainframe development environments (e.g., using Zowe CLI and APIs for automation; exploring containerized dev/test frameworks like IBM Wazi for z/OS).
Ensure system interoperability – Develop and maintain interfaces between z/OS and distributed (Linux/Unix) systems, enabling smooth data exchange and process integration. This may involve building secure API layers, cross-platform file sharing (e.g. via NFS or Zowe API Media