Mainframe DevOps Specialist - Contract

Our Client is looking for a Mainframe DevOps Engineer/SME, for an engagement with one of their clients in the  Insurance Domain. Ideally the successful candidate will be engaged for a 6-8 months contract, starting in Jan/Feb 2026, preferably onsite in Sydney, but hybrid/remote working within Australia, may be possible in the AEST time-zone.

Please note to apply, applicants must have the following:

• The requisite skill and experience defined below,
• At least Australian Permanent Residency and working rights, and
• At least 5+ year's relevant local working experience.

Background:

• Experience in designing and implementing solutions with a focus on automation and modern engineering techniques.
• The successful candidate will have a proven track-record in their ability to consult with the end-client and define, then implement - new ways of working that leverages the abilities of the modern tooling. Then lead the process of implementing the new DevOps approach.
• The requirement is to migrate from a legacy Broadcom (formerly CA) Endevor mainframe SCM to Git-based SCM solution and build and deploy functionality would be using modern IBM mainframe DevOps tooling.

Technical Skills:

• At least 10 years experience as a Mainframe Programmer/Developer.
• Good Mainframe skills with an exposure to IMS, CICS, VSAM, DB2, OMVS/USS and Control-M.
• Experience in the design and implementation of key tasks such as DevOps and CI/CD pipeline, branching strategy, build and deployment cycles, along with generation and communication of new processes and approaches.
• Excellent scripting and highly experienced in DevOps rollout using the following tooling -

• GitHub,
• CodeFresh,
• jFrog Artifactory,
• IBM DBB.
• Groovy,
• Python,
• Shell,
• REXX.
• REST API skills.

• Experience migrating CA-Endevor to GitHub/DBB would be a KEY SKILL in securing this engagement.
• Skilled in debugging techniques using tools such as xPediter, tracing and various log analysis (both mainframe and non-mainframe).

Notes:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• An attractive daily rate is on offer but will very much depend on skills and experience.
• Start date is likely Jan/Feb 2026.

If you feel this role is for you, then please press "Apply" now and let's talk some more ASAP -->