IBM Z Mainframe Specialist/Solutions Architect
Posted 1 day ago by TXP
Negotiable
Inside
Remote
England, UK
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 infrastructure setup inputs. The successful candidate will work remotely and is expected to have a strong background in Mainframe toolchain setups. The engagement is anticipated to last between 2 to 3 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the setup of a GitLab-based DevOps toolchain across four different Business Units.
- Provide detailed setup inputs including software, network, and operational dependencies.
- Define precise infrastructure setup inputs for the toolchain.
- Coordinate delivery and design of the environment.
- Engage in hands-on toolchain setup leadership.
Key Skills:
- Strong IBM Z/OS integration knowledge.
- Ability to define infrastructure setup inputs including software prerequisites and network connectivity.
- Hands-on experience with GitLab-based Mainframe toolchains.
- Experience in setting up a similar GitLab-based DevOps toolchain.
- Practical experience with IBM Dependency Based Build and IBM UrbanCode Deploy.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: UK
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.