Sr. DevOps exp in zOS/Endevor Mainframe environment

Sr. DevOps exp in zOS/Endevor Mainframe environment

Location: East Coast (REMOTE)

Duration: 6-12 Months

Rate: DOE

Description:

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.