Senior Software Engineer, Mainframe Modernization

Broadcom

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On-site
Location
Pittsburgh, PAPlano, TXLisle, IL
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Apr 4, 2027

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Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Mainframe Modernization

The Senior Software Engineer – Mainframe Modernization joins the Mainframe Division to build a unified ecosystem of tools, common libraries, and automation frameworks. You will design and maintain high-impact software used across all Mainframe product teams, focusing on integrating modern CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts, and AI-assisted workflows into traditional z/OS development environments. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting complex production issues, mentoring team members, and collaborating with leadership to define technical requirements. You must possess hands-on experience with IBM Mainframe z/OS environments, SMP/e, and z/OSMF. Required technical skills include proficiency in Java, Python, or Groovy, along with experience using Git, Jenkins, and Ansible. This role solves the technical challenge of modernizing enterprise software by bridging legacy systems with contemporary DevOps practices and scalable software design.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-impact software, common libraries, and developer tools for Mainframe product teams.
  • Integrate modern CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts, and AI-assisted workflows into traditional z/OS environments.
  • Partner with leadership to define technical requirements and contribute to strategic product roadmaps.
  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across development and production environments.
  • Support agile practices, participate in iteration demos, and mentor team members.
  • Build self-service workflows and streamline routine administrative tasks using automation tools like Ansible.
  • Create knowledge-transfer documentation and present solution demos to distributed teams.

What we're looking for

  • Must be located in the US to support multiple US business hours and R&D lab locations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with 5+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Master’s degree in a related field with 3+ years of professional software development experience.
  • 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.
  • 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 like Ansible and familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.
  • Experience designing and integrating RESTful Web Services and Cloud platform interfaces (preferred).
  • Solid understanding of software system design concepts for enterprise-grade solutions (preferred).

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