Key Facts

Remote From:

Australia

Freelance

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Team Leadership
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Communication
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Leadership
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Consulting

Roles & Responsibilities

Australian Permanent Residency and working rights with at least 5+ years of relevant local experience
10+ years of experience as a Mainframe Programmer/Developer with exposure to IMS, CICS, VSAM, DB2, OMVS/USS and Control-M
Experience migrating CA Endevor to GitHub/DBB and implementing DevOps pipelines (CI/CD) using GitHub, CodeFresh, JFrog Artifactory, IBM DBB; proficient in Groovy, Python, Shell, and REXX
Strong ability to consult with end-clients, define automation-focused solutions, and lead the migration to a modern mainframe DevOps approach

Requirements:

Migrate from CA Endevor to Git-based SCM and design/build end-to-end build and deployment functionality using modern IBM mainframe DevOps tooling
Design and implement automated DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, branching strategies, and deployment cycles
Consult with the end-client to define and implement new ways of working, leading the transformation to a modern mainframe DevOps practice
Provide debugging and troubleshooting support using tools like xPediter and perform log analysis for both mainframe and non-mainframe environments

Vertali

About Vertali

Headquartered in the UK, Vertali has a long and distinctive pedigree providing IBM mainframe services, skills and software to organizations around the world. Totally focused on IBM mainframe infrastructure, clients benefit from our experience, expertise and resources.Vertali offers a focused pool of IBM mainframe skills, including mainframe consultants, security experts, and other senior practitioners vetted for their skills and ability, professionalism, integrity and communications. At a time of continued digital transformation, with the mainframe acting as the digital hub for so many organizations and services, Vertali’s mission is to bring new value to your mainframe operations. Vertali services include:• Mainframe technical consulting and specialist resources• Security services: consulting, pen tests, security assessments, etc. • Security software• Cyber resiliency and data protection• Project resources, project management and delivery• Migrations and upgrades – software products, suites, storage, etc.• Mainframe modernisation programmes• Staff augmentation e.g. ad hoc BAU and project support• Virtual and part-time resourcesFor more information email info@vertali.com or go to www.vertali.com

Company type: Startup

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

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 -->

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