*Hybrid - onsite once a week; To satisfy hybrid/onsite work requirement, our client will consider candidates who live within 50 miles (commutable distance) to corporate offices including Evansville IN, Baltimore MD, Wilmington DE, Charlotte, NC, and/or Irving TX

Key Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and release management processes
• Proficiency in IBM i (formerly AS/400) and IBM z (mainframe) systems
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

* Possibility of extension or conversion to FTE

The DevOps Senior Engineer is responsible for managing the software release process, ensuring efficient and reliable deployment of applications across development, testing, and production environments. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and streamline release pipelines, automate processes, and resolve deployment issues. The ideal candidate will act as an evangelist and champion the DevOps culture.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automated deployment processes for consistent and reliable software delivery to test environments and production across multiple platforms
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support development and testing activities
• Coordinate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth releases
• Troubleshoot and resolve deployment-related issues promptly
• Maintain and improve release management tools and documentation
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and audit requirements
• Monitor release performance and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Conduct post-release reviews to gather feedback and enhance future releases

Mandatory Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or other related scientific or technical discipline with 10+ years related professional experience
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and release management processes
• Proficiency in IBM i (formerly AS/400) and IBM z (mainframe) systems, including their architecture, operations, and development environments
• Hands-on experience with tools and technologies specific to IBMi and IBMz, such as RPG, COBOL, JCL, and CL programming
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience writing comprehensive documentation
• Fast learner, self-motivated, and organized

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Change Management Tools - MDCMS, Change Man
• Experience with development tools - JIRA, Service Now, GitHub
• Experience with Scrum/Agile style SDLC
• Experience working in a hybrid cloud architecture

CC Pace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.