Mainframe zOS DevOps Position

Mainframe zOS DevOps Position

Posted 2 weeks ago by Georgia IT

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote

Summary: The Mainframe zOS DevOps Position seeks a Software Change Manager (SCM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support application migration projects using IBM's DBB/Git/IDD Solutions. The role involves leading migration projects, providing technical expertise, and conducting training sessions. Candidates should have a strong background in z/OS and mainframe systems, along with experience in application development and customer interfacing. This is a full-time remote position based in the USA, specifically in the EST/CST time zones.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support Endevor (and other SCMs) DBB/GIT/IDD migration projects.
  • Perform installation, configuration, and problem determination for DBB/GIT/IDD on customer systems.
  • Analyze, convert, and validate Endevor applications.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting DBB/GIT/IDD related issues.
  • Conduct customer training sessions and develop presentation materials for DBB/Git/IDD and migration processes.
  • Collaborate with IBM teams and client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Document migration processes, best practices, and technical resolutions.

Key Skills:

  • Clear, concise communications Skills
  • Strong Application Development or System Programmer background.
  • Proven installation and migration experience on IBM z/OS.
  • Excellent customer interfacing and communication skills.
  • Solid problem determination and troubleshooting ability related to IMU.
  • Proficiency in Groovy Scripts, YAML, and GIT (including repos, pipeline debugging, and branching).
  • Ability to conduct DBB/Git/IDD training sessions.
  • Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations using Microsoft Word and other standard tools.
  • Ability to assist clients in diagnosing and fixing conversion-related errors.
  • Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years as a Systems Programmer or other similar position.
  • 4+ years customer facing consulting experience.
  • Development, application lifecycle or change management experience is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Hands-on experience in mainframe modernization, SCM, DBB/GIT/IDD.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently or as part of a global team.

Salary (Rate): £37.50 hourly

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Position: Mainframe zOS DevOps Position

Location: USA -Remote - EST/CST Time Zone

Duration: Full time

Rate: DOE

We are seeking a skilled Software Change Manager (SCM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support application migration projects utilizing IBM s DBB/Git/IDD Solutions. The SME will play a key role in guiding clients through the Endevor (and other SCMs) DBB/GIT/IDD conversion process, providing technical expertise, hands-on migration support, and training delivery. The ideal candidate has a strong z/OS and mainframe background, experience in application development or system programming, and proven customer interfacing and troubleshooting skills within migration environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support Endevor (and other SCMs) DBB/GIT/IDD migration projects.
  • Perform installation, configuration, and problem determination for DBB/GIT/IDD on customer systems.
  • Analyze, convert, and validate Endevor applications.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting DBB/GIT/IDD related issues.
  • Conduct customer training sessions and develop presentation materials for DBB/Git/IDD and migration processes.
  • Collaborate with IBM teams and client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Document migration processes, best practices, and technical resolutions.

Required Professional and Technical Expertise

Required Skills and Experience

  • Clear, concise communications Skills
  • Strong Application Development or System Programmer background.
  • Proven installation and migration experience on IBM z/OS.
  • Excellent customer interfacing and communication skills.
  • Solid problem determination and troubleshooting ability related to IMU.
  • Proficiency in the following:
    • Working knowledge/not high level
    • Groovy Scripts writer
    • YAML
    • GIT experience
      • Repos
      • Pipeline ability to debug what pipeline/builds failed
      • Branching

Training & Knowledge Transfer

  • Ability to conduct DBB/Git/IDD training sessions.
  • Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations using Microsoft Word and other standard tools.
  • Ability to assist clients in diagnosing and fixing conversion-related errors.

Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor s Degree, or equivalent experience
  • 8 + years as a Systems Programmer or other similar position
  • 4+ years customer facing consulting experience
  • Development, application lifecycle or change management experience is a plus

Preferred Attributes

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Hands-on experience in mainframe modernization, SCM, DBB/GIT/IDD.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently or as part of a global team.