IBM zDevOps SME/Solutions Architect
Posted 2 days ago by TXP
Negotiable
Inside
Remote
England, UK
Summary: The role of IBM zDevOps 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 is flexible in terms of hours and can be performed remotely without geographical restrictions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience in zDevOps and Mainframe toolchain setups. This is a short-term engagement lasting 2 to 3 months, with a focus on infrastructure input definition and environment design.
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 environments for the toolchain.
- Engage in hands-on toolchain setup across multiple business units.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience as a zDevOps SME/Solutions Architect.
- Knowledge of IBM Z/OS integration across build, deployment, security, and connectivity.
- Hands-on experience with GitLab-based Mainframe toolchains.
- Experience with IBM Dependency Based Build and IBM UrbanCode Deploy.
- Ability to lead toolchain setup exercises across various environments.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
IBM zDevOps SME/Solution Architect - GitLab, IBM DDB & UCD Toolchain Setup
Duration: 2 - 3 months
Hours: Full or part time hours can be considered (2/3 days per week) - Please enquire
Location: Can be fully home based. 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 zDevOps 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 experience working as a zDevOps SME/Solutions Architect
- 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.