Summary
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A technology services provider is seeking a mainframe modernization specialist to migrate enterprise source-control and build processes into modern DevOps environments. You will design and implement pipelines, configure development tools on z/OS, troubleshoot complex build issues, and train customer teams in updated workflows.
Highlights
Remote opportunity to lead enterprise mainframe modernization projects and implement contemporary DevOps workflows. The position includes architecture, hands-on migration, customer enablement, and collaboration with technical specialists on complex modernization initiatives.
Description
Role : Mainframe DevOps Tools Migration Expert
Location : Newyork,NY (Remote)
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 synchronization 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 (Dependency Based Build) including:- Build scripts- Build maps- Dependency analysis- Automated compilation- Experience with IDD and/or IBM Wazi Deploy for deployment automation.- Strong ability to debug:- Pipeline failures- Build failures- Compiler errors- Link-edit errors- Dependency issues- 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 (Unix System Services) experience.- Application Development or Systems Programmer background.- Experience with:- COBOL- JCL- DB2- CICS- VSAM- Experience with the following is a plus:- SMP/E- PARMLIB- JES2/JES3- Subsystem ConfigurationConsulting & Communication- Clear and 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 preparing and delivering:- Technical presentations- Migration documentation- Training materialsTraining & Knowledge Transfer- Ability to conduct DBB/Git/IDD/Wazi training sessions and hands-on enablement workshops.- Experience mentoring development teams on:- Git workflows- Branching strategies- Pipeline debugging- DevOps best practicesPreferred Technical and Professional Experience - 8+ years as a:
- Systems Programmer- Application Developer- Mainframe DevOps Engineer- Experience with:- IBM IDz- Zowe CLI- Wazi Deploy- ADDI- zUnit- Experience with:- GitHub Actions- Azure DevOps- Jenkins- GitLab CI/CD- Experience with:- Artifactory- Nexus- Wazi Deploy artifact management- Experience in:- Mainframe Modernization- DevOps Transformation- SCM Migration Programs Preferred Attributes :
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.- Self-motivated and capable of leading complex technical initiatives.- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across global teams.- Passion for modernization, automation, and continuous improvement.- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.- Ability to independently drive Endevor → Git/DBB migration engagements from assessment through production rollout.
