Mainframe DevOps Migration Consultant

Job Description

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 environments. 

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. 

Resume Filter Keywords 

CA Endevor | DBB | Git | IDz | IDD | DevOps Deploy | z/OS | IBM Z | TSO/ISPF | JCL | USS | REXX | YAML | Groovy | IBM Migration Utility

Job Description - Grade Specific

Has more than a year of relevant work experience. Solid understanding of programming concepts, software design and software development principles. Consistently works to direction with minimal supervision, producing accurate and reliable results. Individuals are expected to be able to work on a range of tasks and problems, demonstrating their ability to apply their skills and knowledge. Organises own time to deliver against tasks set by others with a mid term horizon. Works co-operatively with others to achieve team goals and has a direct and positive impact on project performance and make decisions based on their understanding of the situation, not just the rules.