Mainframe DevOps Migration Consultant
- Remote, Canada
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Mainframe DevOps Migration Consultant
Location: Canada - Remote
Job Summary
We are seeking a Mainframe DevOps Migration Consultant / Software Change Management (SCM) SME to support application migration projects using IBM DBB, Git, and IDD/Wazi solutions. The role will provide technical expertise, hands-on migration support, troubleshooting, client training, and knowledge transfer for Endevor and other SCM-to-Git/DBB migration initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and support CA-Endevor and other SCM-to-DBB/Git/IDD migration projects.
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Define a modernization strategy for Git/DBB solutions and articulate business benefits.
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Architect DevOps pipelines using Git, IBM DBB, and automated deployment.
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Assess legacy SCM workflows and design migration paths to Git with IBM DBB.
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Install, configure, and troubleshoot DBB/Git/IDD solutions on customer systems.
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Analyze, convert, and validate Endevor applications.
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Provide technical support and problem determination for Git/DBB/IDD/Wazi environments.
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Conduct customer training and develop technical presentation materials.
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Collaborate with IBM teams and client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
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Document migration processes, best practices, and technical resolutions.
Mandatory Skills & Qualifications
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8+ years of experience as a Systems Programmer or similar role.
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Strong IBM z/OS and USS experience with application development or system programming background.
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4+ years of customer-facing consulting experience.
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Proven installation and migration experience on IBM z/OS and USS.
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Strong understanding of the Git/DBB lifecycle.
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Hands-on experience with Git, repositories, branching, pipelines, and pipeline/build troubleshooting.
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Strong DBB and IDD/Wazi deployment experience.
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Proficiency with YAML and Groovy scripting.
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Strong problem determination and troubleshooting skills related to Git/DBB/IDD/Wazi.
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Excellent customer-facing, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Training & Knowledge Transfer
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Conduct DBB/Git/IDD/Wazi training sessions.
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Prepare and deliver technical presentations using Microsoft Word and other standard tools.
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Assist clients with diagnosing and resolving conversion-related errors.
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Support knowledge transfer and documentation of migration best practices.
Nice to Have
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Hands-on experience in mainframe modernization, SCM, DBB/Git/IDD.
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Development, application lifecycle, or change management experience.
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Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a global team.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The consultant will lead SCM-to-Git migrations, design DevOps pipelines and fix build and deployment problems for customers. They will also train clients and document the migration process.
Requirements
Candidates need 8+ years as a systems programmer with strong IBM z/OS and USS experience and 4+ years of customer-facing consulting. Git/DBB lifecycle knowledge, YAML and Groovy, and strong troubleshooting skills are required.
Skills
- IBM DBB
- Git
- IDD/Wazi
- CA-Endevor
- IBM z/OS
- USS
- YAML
- Groovy
- DevOps pipelines
- Build troubleshooting
- Problem determination
- Software change management
- Mainframe modernization
- Migration planning
- Customer training
- Technical presentations
- Microsoft Word
- Documentation
- Client-facing consulting
Categories
- Software
- Technology
- Consulting
Keywords
- IBM DBB
- Git
- IDD
- Wazi
- Endevor
- CA-Endevor
- z/OS
- USS
- mainframe
- DevOps
- SCM migration
- pipeline
- YAML
- Groovy
- software change management
- mainframe modernization
- systems programmer
- consultant
- remote
- contract
Seniority
Senior
Tools
- IBM DBB
- Git
- IDD/Wazi
- CA-Endevor
- z/OS
- USS
- YAML
- Groovy
Languages
- English