IBM Mainframe DevOps Engineer – DBB & CI/CD Expert

AIFA Solutions is seeking an IBM Mainframe DevOps Engineer specializing in DBB and CI/CD. The role involves designing and maintaining automated build solutions, implementing Git-based workflows, and developing CI/CD pipelines to enhance Mainframe application development.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated build solutions using IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB)
• Implement and support Git-based development workflows for Mainframe applications
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or equivalent platforms
• Configure and optimize dependency analysis, impact analysis, and incremental build processes using DBB
• Integrate DBB with Git repositories, SCM tools, and enterprise DevOps toolchains
• Automate build, test, deployment, and release processes using Groovy, Python, REXX, and Shell scripting
• Support SCM migration initiatives from Endevor/Changeman to Git-based source code management systems
• Collaborate with Development, Infrastructure, and DevOps teams to implement modern engineering practices
• Create and maintain technical documentation, build frameworks, standards, and operational procedures
• Support Mainframe Modernization and Digital Transformation programs through automation and DevOps adoption
• Troubleshoot build, deployment, and pipeline issues across development and test environments

Requirements:

• Strong experience in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, z/OS, TSO/ISPF, USS, and Mainframe application development
• Hands-on experience with IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB) for build automation and dependency management
• Experience with Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or similar source code management platforms
• Strong understanding of Mainframe DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile development practices
• Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD orchestration tools
• Strong hands-on experience with Groovy scripting and YAML-based pipeline development
• Experience with Python, REXX, or Shell scripting for automation and tooling
• Knowledge of build automation, deployment automation, and release management processes
• Familiarity with Endevor, Changeman, or other Mainframe SCM tools
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, Zowe, IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz), and z/OS Connect
• Experience working in Mainframe Modernization, Git adoption, or DevOps transformation programs
• Strong experience with IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB) implementation and administration
• Experience with UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) or equivalent deployment automation tools
• Experience supporting Endevor-to-Git or SCM modernization initiatives
• Exposure to Zowe CLI, VS Code for Z, IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz), and modern developer tooling
• Knowledge of Mainframe DevOps, GitOps, and CI/CD best practices
• Experience working on large-scale Mainframe Modernization and Transformation programs