Mainframe Devops Tools Migration Expert

Core Responsibilities

•         Lead and support Endevor (and other SCM) → Git/DBB/IDD migration projects across enterprise z/OS environments.

•         Architect and implement DevOps pipelines using Git, DBB, IDD, Wazi Deploy, and modern CI/CD platforms.

•         Perform installation, configuration, and problem determination for DBB, Git, IDD, and Wazi on z/OS and USS.

•         Analyze, convert, validate, and troubleshoot Endevor applications, processors, metadata, and dependency structures.

•         Debug pipeline failures, compiler/link‑edit errors, dependency issues, repository sync problems, and build map inconsistencies.

•         Deliver customer training sessions, hands‑on workshops, and enablement for Git/DBB/IDD/Wazi workflows.

•         Collaborate with IBM teams, architects, and client stakeholders to ensure successful modernization outcomes.

•         Document migration processes, best practices, runbooks, and technical resolutions for repeatable delivery.

Core Technical Skills

•         Hands‑on experience performing Endevor → Git/DBB migrations.

•         Strong proficiency with Git, branching strategies, repository management, and code review workflows.

•         Experience authoring Groovy (Jenkins pipelines) and YAML (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab).

•         Hands‑on experience with IBM DBB, including build scripts, build maps, dependency analysis, and automated compilation.

•         Experience with IDD and/or IBM Wazi Deploy for deployment automation.

•         Strong ability to debug pipeline/build failures, compiler/link‑edit errors, dependency issues, and conversion mismatches.

•         Experience performing installation, configuration, and problem determination for DBB/IDD/Wazi on z/OS and USS.

Mainframe Background

•         Strong z/OS and USS experience.

•         Application development or system programmer background (COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM preferred).

•         Experience with SMP/E, PARMLIB, JES2/JES3, and subsystem configuration is a plus.

Consulting & Communication

•         Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to articulate the Git/DBB lifecycle.

•         Proven customer‑facing consulting experience (4+ years preferred).

•         Ability to diagnose and resolve conversion‑related errors and guide clients through remediation.

•         Experience in preparing and delivering technical presentations, migration documentation, and training materials.

•         Training & Knowledge Transfer
Ability to conduct DBB/Git/IDD/Wazi training sessions and hands‑on enablement workshops.

•         Experience mentoring development teams on Git workflows, branching, pipeline debugging, and DevOps best practices.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience:

•         8+ years as a Systems Programmer, Application Developer, or Mainframe DevOps Engineer.

•         Experience with IBM IDz, Zowe CLI, Wazi Deploy, ADDI, or zUnit.

•         Experience with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD.

•         Experience with Artifactory, Nexus, or Wazi Deploy artifact management.

•         Experience in mainframe modernization, DevOps transformation, or SCM migration programs.

Preferred Attribute

•         Strong analytical and organizational skills.

•         Self‑motivated, independent, and comfortable leading complex technical initiatives.

•         Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across global teams.

•         Passion for modernization, automation, and continuous improvement.

•         Hands‑on experience performing Endevor → Git/DBB migrations.

•         Strong proficiency with Git, branching strategies, repository management, and code review workflows.

•         Experience authoring Groovy (Jenkins pipelines) and YAML (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab).

•         Hands‑on experience with IBM DBB, including build scripts, build maps, dependency analysis, and automated compilation.

•         Experience with IDD and/or IBM Wazi Deploy for deployment automation.

•         Strong ability to debug pipeline/build failures, compiler/link‑edit errors, dependency issues, and conversion mismatches.

•         Experience performing installation, configuration, and problem determination for DBB/IDD/Wazi on z/OS and USS.