Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Mainframe DevOps Migration Consultant to support application migration programs on IBM Z. This role focuses on migration from competitive source-code management and DevOps tooling to IBM solutions such as DBB, Git, IDz, and IDD / DevOps Deploy. The role requires hands-on migration delivery, conversion analysis, troubleshooting, and client-facing support in complex z/OS environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support migration projects from CA Endevor and other source-code management platforms to IBM DBB, Git, IDz, and IBM DevOps Deploy / IDD.
- Analyze, convert, and validate existing Endevor-based applications and development flows.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot IBM DevOps migration tools in customer environments.
- Support build, branching, repository, and pipeline transition activities in IBM Z DevOps
- Prepare and deliver customer training sessions and technical presentations related to DevOps migration and IBM tooling.
Mandatory Skills and Experience
- Strong z/OS / IBM Z mainframe background with application development, system programming, or software change management experience.
- Hands-on migration experience from Non-IBM / ISV DevOps or SCM tools—especially CA Endevor—to IBM DBB, Git, IDz, and IBM DevOps Deploy / IDD.
- Practical experience analyzing, converting, validating, and troubleshooting migration of application build and change-management processes.
- Strong working knowledge of TSO/ISPF, JCL, USS, and REXX.
- Working knowledge of Git, repositories, branching, YAML, Groovy scripting, and pipeline/build debugging.
- Strong problem-determination skills and the ability to support customers through migration-related issues.
Preferred / Additional Skills
- Experience with applications development on IBM Z.
- Exposure to related migration areas such as Easytrieve-to-COBOL conversion and IBM Migration Utility.
- Hands-on experience in mainframe modernization and enterprise DevOps transformation.
Skills Required
- Strong z/OS / IBM Z mainframe background with application development, system programming, or software change management experience.
- Hands-on migration experience from non-IBM/ISV DevOps or SCM tools (especially CA Endevor) to IBM DBB, Git, IDz, IBM DevOps Deploy/IDD.
- Practical experience analyzing, converting, validating, and troubleshooting migration of application build and change-management processes.
- Working knowledge of TSO/ISPF.
- Working knowledge of JCL.
- Working knowledge of USS.
- Working knowledge of REXX.
- Working knowledge of Git, repositories, branching, YAML, Groovy scripting, and pipeline/build debugging.
- Strong problem-determination skills and ability to support customers through migration-related issues.
- Experience with applications development on IBM Z.
- Exposure to Easytrieve-to-COBOL conversion and IBM Migration Utility.
- Hands-on experience in mainframe modernization and enterprise DevOps transformation.
What We Do
We provide Talent Solutions for the AI Era. Our mission is to connect businesses with exceptional talent and consulting solutions that align with your company’s culture and values. We offer AI consulting services to enable businesses in leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence. We help discover, design and deploy AI solutions that streamline operations, boost productivity, and unlock new growth opportunities. Our team of AI experts, strategists, and technology specialists work closely with organizations to integrate AI-driven solutions that align with their unique goals and challenges. From automation and data analytics to predictive modeling and AI-based customer experiences, we provide end-to-end support for businesses embarking on their AI transformation journey.
