Senior Software Engineer – Mainframe Modernization

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Job Description:

About the Role

At Broadcom, we believe enterprise software should be powerful, intuitive, and seamlessly integrated. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who operates at the intersection of systems engineering and modern software design. In this role, you will help build a unified ecosystem of tools, common libraries, and automation frameworks that empower our Mainframe product teams to deliver high-quality, accessible, and consistent solutions.

Join our Mainframe Division to leverage your dual expertise in z/OS environments and modern software practices to drive the future of enterprise software modernization.

Key Responsibilities

- Platform & Tooling Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-impact software, common libraries, and developer tools used across all Broadcom Mainframe product teams.

- Mainframe Modernization: Integrate modern CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts, and AI-assisted workflows into traditional z/OS development environments.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Management, User Experience, and Engineering leadership to define technical requirements, contribute to strategic roadmaps, and build scalable solutions.

- Quality & Reliability: Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across both development and production environments, ensuring high enterprise-grade performance.

- Technical Leadership: Support agile practices, participate in iteration demos, mentor team members, and promote modern software engineering principles within the division.

Technical Qualifications & Experience

Mainframe & Systems Expertise:

- 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.

Modern Software Engineering & DevOps:

- 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 (e.g., Ansible) to build self-service workflows and streamline routine administrative tasks.

- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools to accelerate scripting, pipeline creation, and troubleshooting.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications:

- Experience designing and integrating RESTful Web Services and Cloud platform interfaces.

- Solid understanding of software system design concepts for enterprise-grade solutions.

Leadership & Soft Skills