Core Responsibilities • Lead and support Endevor (and other SCM) → Git/DBB/IDD migration projects across enterprise z/OS environments. • Architect and implement DevOps pipelines using Git, DBB, IDD, Wazi Deploy, and modern CI/CD platforms. • Perform installation, configuration, and problem determination for DBB, Git, IDD, and Wazi on z/OS and USS. • Analyze, convert, validate, and troubleshoot Endevor applications, processors, metadata, and dependency structures. • Debug pipeline failures, compiler/link‑edit errors, dependency issues, repository sync problems, and build map inconsistencies. • Deliver customer training sessions, hands‑on workshops, and enablement for Git/DBB/IDD/Wazi workflows. • Collaborate with IBM teams, architects, and client stakeholders to ensure successful modernization outcomes. • Document migration processes, best practices, runbooks, and technical resolutions for repeatable delivery. Core Technical Skills • Hands‑on experience performing Endevor → Git/DBB migrations. • Strong proficiency with Git, branching strategies, repository management, and code review workflows. • Experience authoring Groovy (Jenkins pipelines) and YAML (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab). • Hands‑on experience with IBM DBB, including build scripts, build maps, dependency analysis, and automated compilation. • Experience with IDD and/or IBM Wazi Deploy for deployment automation. • Strong ability to debug pipeline/build failures, compiler/link‑edit errors, dependency issues, and conversion mismatches. • Experience performing installation, configuration, and problem determination for DBB/IDD/Wazi on z/OS and USS. Mainframe Background • Strong z/OS and USS experience. • Application development or system programmer background (COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM preferred). • Experience with SMP/E, PARMLIB, JES2/JES3, and subsystem configuration is a plus. Consulting & Communication • Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to articulate the Git/DBB lifecycle. • Proven customer‑facing consulting experience (4+ years preferred). • Ability to diagnose and resolve conversion‑related errors and guide clients through remediation. • Experience in preparing and delivering technical presentations, migration documentation, and training materials. • Training & Knowledge Transfer Ability to conduct DBB/Git/IDD/Wazi training sessions and hands‑on enablement workshops. • Experience mentoring development teams on Git workflows, branching, pipeline debugging, and DevOps best practices. Preferred Technical And Professional Experience: • 8+ years as a Systems Programmer, Application Developer, or Mainframe DevOps Engineer. • Experience with IBM IDz, Zowe CLI, Wazi Deploy, ADDI, or zUnit. • Experience with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD. • Experience with Artifactory, Nexus, or Wazi Deploy artifact management. • Experience in mainframe modernization, DevOps transformation, or SCM migration programs. Preferred Attribute • Strong analytical and organizational skills. • Self‑motivated, independent, and comfortable leading complex technical initiatives. • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across global teams. • Passion for modernization, automation, and continuous improvement. |