Experis is part of ManpowerGroup and specializes in the recruitment of managers and highly qualified consultants with expertise in IT. ManpowerGroup has been named one of the world's most ethical companies.

About the Position

Introduction

Our client is a leader in mainframe services innovation within the banking sector. They utilize advanced mainframe technology to support critical banking operations, embracing Azure DevOps pipelines, automation with open-source tools like Ansible and Python, cutting-edge user interfaces, and state-of-the-art hardware and software solutions. You will work in a complex environment where mainframe, distributed, and cloud technologies must seamlessly integrate. Mainframe applications are primarily written in COBOL with CICS and DB2, while development technology includes a mix of cloud and on-premises x86 architecture. Tools such as Azure DevOps, GIT, Eclipse, VS-Code, Urbancode, ADDI, Python, and Groovy are commonly used.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Pipeline Engineer, your main responsibility will be to translate development team requirements into automated solutions that adhere to the organization's architectural standards and automate processes to achieve departmental goals. You will:

Design solutions to enhance mainframe development processes in collaboration with development squads.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines from scratch, using GIT, Azure DevOps, etc.
Set up the architecture for other teams to use CI/CD pipelines.
Automate processes to meet departmental goals.
Explore new market possibilities, conduct viability pilots, and oversee implementation, development, and operational aspects.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's degree in IT education.
Relevant experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines from scratch, using GIT, etc.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role (Azure DevOps Engineer).
Practical experience with solution design and CI/CD architecture (Archimate, DYA, TOGAF, etc.).
Affinity with maintaining Mainframe environments.
Proficient in using PowerShell or similar scripting technologies and ability to automate processes.
Good communication and documentation skills (verbal and written - English).
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to search for answers.
Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and financial services.
Dutch language skills preferred (working knowledge required for this role based in the Netherlands).

Benefits

25 vacation days + 0.5 bonus day per quarter if you remain fit and healthy (no sick leave).
Travel allowance: €0.23/kilometer.
Access to an e-learning portal with extensive IT training and education.
€50 for medical expenses (can be added as gross to your salary).