Mainframe Devops Migration Consultant

Title: Mainframe Devops Migration Consultant Location: Remote Position: Contract

Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Software Change Management (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-facing and troubleshooting skills in migration environments.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support (CA-Endevor) SCMs to DBB/GIT/IDD migration projects.
Articulate a strategic vision for modernizing IBM's Git/DBB solution with clear business benefits
Architect DevOps pipeline using Git, IBM DBB for intelligent mainframe builds, and automated deployment
Assess current legacy SCM workflows and design a migration path to Git with IBM DBB
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."

What are the Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position?
Clear, concise communication skills
Ability to articulate the Git/DBB Lifecycle.
Strong Application Development or System Programmer background.
Proven installation and migration experience on IBM z/OS and USS.
Excellent customer interfacing and communication skills.
Solid problem determination and troubleshooting ability related to Git/DBB/IDD/Wazi.

Proficiency in the following:
YAML / Groovy Scripts
GIT experience
Repos
Pipeline ability to debug what pipeline/builds failed
Branching
DBB
IDD/Wazi Deployment

Training & Knowledge Transfer:
Ability to conduct DBB/Git/IDD/Wazi 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.

What are the Optional skills and skill proficiencies for this position? Education and Experience:
Bachelor s Degree, or equivalent experience
8 + years as a Systems Programmer or other similar position
4+ years of 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.