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Job Description
Role name: Mainframe DevOps Migration Consultant
Work Location: US (Remote)
Start date: Immediate availability.
Job Type: Contract (C2C/W2)
Interview: Phone/Video
Role and responsibilities:
We are seeking a skilled Software Change Management (SCM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support application migration projects utilizing IBM’s DBB/Git/IDD Solutions. The SME will play a key role in guiding clients through the Endevor (and other SCMs) DBB/GIT/IDD conversion process, providing technical expertise, hands-on migration support, and training delivery. The ideal candidate has a strong z/OS and mainframe background, experience in application development or system programming, and proven customer-facing and troubleshooting skills in migration environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support (CA-Endevor) SCMs to DBB/GIT/IDD migration projects.
Articulate a strategic vision for modernizing IBM's Git/DBB solution with clear business benefits
Architect DevOps pipeline using Git, IBM DBB for intelligent mainframe builds, and automated deployment
Assess current legacy SCM workflows and design a migration path to Git with IBM DBB
Perform installation, configuration, and problem determination for DBB/GIT/IDD on customer systems.
Analyze, convert, and validate Endevor applications.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting DBB/GIT/IDD-related issues.
Conduct customer training sessions and develop presentation materials for DBB/Git/IDD and migration processes.
Collaborate with IBM teams and client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Document migration processes, best practices, and technical resolutions.
Mandatory skills:
Clear, concise communication skills
Ability to articulate the Git/DBB Lifecycle.
Strong Application Development or System Programmer background.
Proven installation and migration experience on IBM z/OS and USS.
Excellent customer interfacing and communication skills.
Solid problem determination and troubleshooting ability related to Git/DBB/IDD/Wazi.
Proficiency in the following:
YAML / Groovy Scripts
GIT experience
Repos
Pipeline – ability to debug what pipeline/builds failed
Branching
DBB
IDD/Wazi Deployment
Training & Knowledge Transfer
Ability to conduct DBB/Git/IDD/Wazi training sessions.
Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations using Microsoft Word and other standard tools.
Ability to assist clients in diagnosing and fixing conversion-related errors.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience
8 years as a Systems Programmer or other similar position
4 years of customer-facing consulting experience
Development, application lifecycle, or change management experience is a plus
Optional skills:
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Hands-on experience in mainframe modernization, SCM, DBB/GIT/IDD.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently or as part of a global team.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.