Mainframe SCM & DevOps Migration Specialist

Introduction

As a Mainframe SCM & DevOps Migration Specialist, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end SCM migration from legacy Panvalet to Git platforms. Your role will involve designing and implementing target architecture, defining Git standards, building CI/CD pipelines, integrating modern developer tooling, and creating comprehensive documentation and operational procedures. You will also play a key role in training and mentoring teams on Git workflows and modern mainframe tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead SCM migration from Panvalet to Git platforms, including source extraction, transformation, and repository onboarding.
• Design and implement target layered architecture spanning developer tools, SCM, CI/CD, and mainframe execution.
• Define Git standards, branching strategy, repo structure, versioning, access controls, and governance.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (or Jenkins) for mainframe builds and automated deployment.
• Integrate modern developer tooling to enable seamless mainframe development within VS Code.
• Implement DBB YAML-based build pipelines for COBOL, PL/I, JCL, and DB2 artifacts.
• Create architecture documentation, migration runbooks, and operational procedures.
• Train and mentor teams on Git workflows, CI/CD practices, and modern mainframe tooling.
• Provide troubleshooting support, continuously improve pipelines, and act as a technical advisor on modernization strategy.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in mainframe development and architecture (z/OS environment).
• Proven experience migrating from legacy SCM tools to Git-based platforms.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Git platforms (GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket).
• Deep experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions and/or Jenkins.
• Experience implementing mainframe DevOps using DBB, Zowe CLI, and modern pipelines.
• Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, and familiarity with DB2, CICS, JES, and USS.
• Experience with code quality/security tools such as SonarQube.
• Strong scripting skills (Shell, Python, or Groovy).