DevOps Migration Specialist

DevOps Migration Specialist

Posted 2 weeks ago by Maintec Technologies Inc

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Application Development Artifactory Change Management COBOL (Programming Language) Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Customer Information Control System (CICS) Debugging DevOps Easytrieve Endevor (Software) Generic Programming Github IBM DB2 IBM Software ICAS Chartered Accountant (CA) Input/Output Jenkins Job Control Language (JCL) Linux On System Z Management Mobile Application Development Report Generators Software Development System Programming Technical Documentation z/OS

Summary: The DevOps Migration Specialist is responsible for transitioning IBM Z application development and change management toolchains from legacy CA/Broadcom products to IBM's modern DevOps platform. This role involves migrating various tools and applications, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and providing training and documentation. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in z/OS application development and modern CI/CD practices. The position is remote and offered as a long-term contract.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the migration from CA Endevor to IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB), IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz), and IBM DevOps Deploy (IDD).
  • Implement and configure CI/CD pipelines integrating GitHub, Jenkins, and Artifactory with IBM Z tooling.
  • Execute CA Easytrieve to IBM COBOL migrations using the IBM Migration Utility for z/OS, including discovery, batch conversion, parallel testing, and output comparison.
  • Manage CICS Batch Application Control (CBAC) migrations from CA DADS Plus, including control file creation and JCL generation.
  • Provide installation and migration expertise across z/OS and USS environments.
  • Train application developers on IBM DevOps tools and modern z/OS development practices.
  • Debug pipeline and build failures; provide root-cause analysis and remediation.
  • Collaborate with client application development teams on migration readiness, parallel testing, and production promotion.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, best practices guides, and migration runbooks.

Key Skills:

  • Strong background in z/OS application development or systems programming.
  • Experience with IBM DevOps tools and CI/CD practices.
  • Proficiency in migrating from CA Endevor and CA Easytrieve to IBM tools.
  • Knowledge of GitHub, Jenkins, and Artifactory integration.
  • Ability to provide training and documentation for developers.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with CICS Batch Application Control (CBAC) migrations.

Salary (Rate): £70/hr

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Industry: IT

DevOps Migration Specialist

Remote

Long Term Contract

POSITION OVERVIEW
The DevOps Migration Specialist drives the transition of IBM Z application development and change management toolchains from legacy CA/Broadcom ISV products to IBM's modern DevOps platform. The role encompasses CA Endevor to IBM DBB/IDz/IDD migration, CA Easytrieve to IBM COBOL conversion using IBM Migration Utility, and CICS Batch Application Control implementation. The ideal candidate brings a strong z/OS application development or systems programming background and is comfortable working at the intersection of mainframe and modern CI/CD practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the migration from CA Endevor to IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB), IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz), and IBM DevOps Deploy (IDD).
Implement and configure CI/CD pipelines integrating GitHub, Jenkins, and Artifactory with IBM Z tooling.
Execute CA Easytrieve to IBM COBOL migrations using the IBM Migration Utility for z/OS, including discovery, batch conversion, parallel testing, and output comparison.
Manage CICS Batch Application Control (CBAC) migrations from CA DADS Plus, including control file creation and JCL generation.
Provide installation and migration expertise across z/OS and USS environments.
Train application developers on IBM DevOps tools and modern z/OS development practices.
Debug pipeline and build failures; provide root-cause analysis and remediation.
Collaborate with client application development teams on migration readiness, parallel testing, and production promotion.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, best practices guides, and migration runbooks.

Additional Comments

TOOL MIGRATION SCOPE (ISV / Legacy Tool(s) to IBM Replacement(s))

- CA Endevor (incl. for DB2, PC-to-Endevor, Automated Config, Extended Processing, External Security, Parallel Dev Mgmt, Quick-Edit) to GitHub, IBM DBB, IBM IDz, Jenkins, Artifactory, IBM IDD

- CA Easytrieve Plus Report Generator / Easytrieve Plus Runtime to IBM COBOL via IBM Migration Utility

- CA DADS Plus to CICS Batch Application Control (CBAC)

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