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