Role name: Mainframe DevOps Migration Consultant CAN
Work Location: (Remote)
Start date: Immediate availability.
Role and responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled Software Change Management (SCM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support application migration projects utilizing IBM’s DBB/Git/IDD Solutions. The SME will play a key role in guiding clients through the Endevor (and other SCMs) DBB/GIT/IDD conversion process, providing technical expertise, hands-on migration support, and training delivery. The ideal candidate has a strong z/OS and mainframe background, experience in application development or system programming, and proven customer-facing and troubleshooting skills in migration environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support (CA-Endevor) SCMs to DBB/GIT/IDD migration projects.
- Articulate a strategic vision for modernizing IBM's Git/DBB solution with clear business benefits
- Architect DevOps pipeline using Git, IBM DBB for intelligent mainframe builds, and automated deployment
- Assess current legacy SCM workflows and design a migration path to Git with IBM DBB
- Perform installation, configuration, and problem determination for DBB/GIT/IDD on customer systems.
- Analyze, convert, and validate Endevor applications.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting DBB/GIT/IDD-related issues.
- Conduct customer training sessions and develop presentation materials for DBB/Git/IDD and migration processes.
- Collaborate with IBM teams and client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Document migration processes, best practices, and technical resolutions.
Mandatory skills
- Explicit, concise communication skills
- Ability to articulate the Git/DBB Lifecycle.
- Strong Application Development or System Programmer background.
- Proven installation and migration experience on IBM z/OS and USS.
- Excellent customer interfacing and communication skills.
- Solid problem determination and troubleshooting ability related to Git/DBB/IDD/Wazi.
Training & Knowledge Transfer:
- Ability to conduct DBB/Git/IDD/Wazi training sessions.
- Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations using Microsoft Word and other standard tools.
- Ability to assist clients in diagnosing and fixing conversion-related errors.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience
- 8 + years as a Systems Programmer or other similar position
- 4+ years of customer-facing consulting experience
- Development, application lifecycle, or change management experience is a plus
Optional skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Hands-on experience in mainframe modernization, SCM, DBB/GIT/IDD.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently or as part of a global team.