IBM Z Mainframe Specialist/Solutions Architect

IBM Z Mainframe Specialist/Solutions Architect

Posted 1 day ago by Jobserve

Negotiable
Inside
Remote
England

Summary: The role of IBM Z SME/Solution Architect involves leading the setup of a GitLab-based DevOps toolchain across multiple business units, focusing on IBM DBB and UCD integration. The position requires hands-on experience with IBM Z environments and the ability to define precise infrastructure setup inputs. The engagement is remote with no geographical restrictions and is expected to last 2 to 3 months. The candidate must possess strong integration knowledge and practical experience in setting up similar toolchains.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the setup of a GitLab-based DevOps toolchain across four countries.
  • Provide detailed setup inputs including software, network, and operational dependencies.
  • Define infrastructure setup inputs, including software prerequisites and network connectivity.
  • Coordinate delivery and design of the environment.
  • Utilize IBM Dependency Based Build and IBM UrbanCode Deploy for toolchain setup.

Key Skills:

  • Strong IBM Z/OS integration knowledge.
  • Hands-on experience with GitLab-based Mainframe toolchains.
  • Experience in defining infrastructure setup inputs.
  • Practical experience with IBM Dependency Based Build and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with IBM UrbanCode Deploy for Mainframe deployment workflows.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: England

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

IBM Z 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 Specialist, with hands-on experience setting up GitLab-based Mainframe toolchains.

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.

The ideal candidate will have experience in most of the following:

  • Strong IBM Z/OS integration knowledge across build, deployment, security and connectivity requirements.
  • Ability to define precise infrastructure setup inputs, including software prerequisites, network connectivity, ports, certifications, access, service accounts and operational dependencies
  • Hands-on experience setting up GitLab-based Mainframe toolchains (ideally using IBM Dependency Based Build and IBM UrbanCode Deploy)
  • Strong hands-on experience in setting up a similar GitLab-based Mainframe DevOps toolchain to lead the toolchain setup exercise
  • Experience with hands-on toolchain setup across multiple environments or business units
  • Practical IBM Dependency Based Build experience, including integration into a CI/CD pipeline
  • Practical IBM UrbanCode Deploy experience for controlled Mainframe deployment and promotion workflows

If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration.