Z/OS Unix & zLinux Integration Engineer

Shift Timing- 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM

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About Us (Ensono)

Ensono is an expert technology adviser and managed service provider. As a relentless ally, we accelerate clients’ digital transformation to achieve business outcomes that stand to last. Our dedicated team helps organizations optimize today’s systems across any hybrid environment with services such as consulting, mainframe and application modernization, public cloud migration and cloud-native development. With certified experts in AWS, Azure and Google Cloud and recognized as Microsoft Datacenter Transformation Partner of the Year, Ensono has over 3500+ associates globally and is headquartered in greater Chicago.

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 modern 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 , enabling efficient use of mainframe capabilities in continuous integration and delivery processes. Introduce and support tools such as  for z/OS automation, and promote the adoption of modern mainframe development environments (e.g., using  for automation; exploring containerized dev/test frameworks like  for z/OS).