IBM Z Mainframe DevOps SME (GitLab, IBM DDB, UCD Toolchain)

IBM Z DevOps SME / Solution Architect - GitLab, IBM DDB & UCD Toolchain Setup Duration: 2 - 3 Months Location: Remote delivery - No geographical restrictions Rate:

Negotiable/Market Day Rate (Inside IR35) Our leading consultancy client is setting up a GitLab-based DevOps toolchain (with IBM DBB + UCD) across 4 different Business Units (countries) - each with its own mainframe environment. To provide detailed setup inputs (precise software, network, etc. details).

The successful candidate will be an experienced IBM Z DevOps Specialist, with deep hands-on experience setting up GitLab-based mainframe toolchains using IBM Dependency Based Build and IBM UrbanCode Deploy. Program: Programme GitLab-based IBM Z DevOps toolchain setup across four countries using IBM DDB and IBM UrbanCode Deploy. Engagement focus:

Hands-on toolchain setup leadership, infrastructure input definition, environment design and delivery coordination. Experience required: Strong hands-on experience in setting up a similar GitLab-based Mainframe DevOps toolchain to lead the toolchain setup exercise.

Practical IBM Dependency Based Build experience, including integration into a CI/CD pipeline.<br />Practical IBM UrbanCode Deploy experience for controlled mainframe deployment and promotion workflows.<br />Strong IBM Z/OS integration knowledge across build, deployment, security and connectivity requirements.<br />Ability to define precise infrastructure setup inputs, including software prerequisites, network connectivity, ports, certifications, access, service accounts and operational dependencies.<br />Deep hands-on experience setting up GitLab-based mainframe toolchains using IBM Dependency Based Build and IBM UrbanCode Deploy.<br />Experience with hands-on toolchain setup across multiple environments or business units.If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration