Mainframe DevOps Migration Consultant

Role name: Mainframe DevOps Migration Consultant

Work Location: CAD (Remote)

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:

• Clear, 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.

Proficiency in the following:

• YAML / Groovy Scripts

• GIT experience

• Repos

• Pipeline – ability to debug what pipeline/builds failed

• Branching

• DBB

• IDD/Wazi Deployment

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. Job type: Contract Division: eTeam - Canada Category: eTeam Canada Reference: 26-54748 Duration: 6 Months