Senior Mainframe DevOps Tools Migration Architect - Remote / Telecommute

Job Title: Senior Mainframe DevOps Tools Migration Architect - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location: New York City, NY

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $66.00hr - $71.00hr

Job Overview:

The candidate will lead and support Endevor (and other SCM) to Git/DBB/IDD migration projects across enterprise z/OS environments. Responsibilities include architecting and implementing DevOps pipelines using Git, DBB, IDD, Wazi Deploy, and modern CI/CD platforms; performing installation, configuration, and problem determination for DBB, Git, IDD, and Wazi on z/OS and USS; analyzing, converting, validating, and troubleshooting Endevor applications, processors, metadata, and dependency structures; debugging pipeline failures, compiler/link edit errors, dependency issues, repository sync problems, and build map inconsistencies; delivering training sessions, hands-on workshops, and enablement for Git/DBB/IDD/Wazi workflows; collaborating with technical teams, architects, and stakeholders to ensure successful modernization outcomes; and documenting migration processes, best practices, runbooks, and technical resolutions for repeatable delivery.

Core Technical Skills:

• Hands on experience performing Endevor to Git/DBB migrations.
• Strong proficiency with Git, branching strategies, repository management, and code review workflows.
• Experience authoring Groovy (Jenkins pipelines) and YAML (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab).
• Hands on experience with IBM DBB, including build scripts, build maps, dependency analysis, and automated compilation.
• Experience with IDD and/or IBM Wazi Deploy for deployment automation.
• Strong ability to debug pipeline/build failures, compiler/link edit errors, dependency issues, and conversion mismatches.
• Experience performing installation, configuration, and problem determination for DBB/IDD/Wazi on z/OS and USS.

Mainframe Background:

• Strong z/OS and USS experience.
• Application development or system programmer background (COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM preferred).
• Experience with SMP/E, PARMLIB, JES2/JES3, and subsystem configuration is a plus.

Consulting & Communication:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate the Git/DBB lifecycle.
• Proven customer facing consulting experience (4+ years preferred).
• Ability to diagnose and resolve conversion related errors and guide stakeholders through remediation.
• Experience in preparing and delivering technical presentations, migration documentation, and training materials.

Training & Knowledge Transfer:

• Ability to conduct DBB/Git/IDD/Wazi training sessions and hands on enablement workshops.
• Experience mentoring development teams on Git workflows, branching, pipeline debugging, and DevOps best practices.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience:

• 8+ years as a Systems Programmer, Application Developer, or Mainframe DevOps Engineer.
• Experience with IBM IDz, Zowe CLI, Wazi Deploy, ADDI, or zUnit.
• Experience with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience with Artifactory, Nexus, or Wazi Deploy artifact management.
• Experience in mainframe modernization, DevOps transformation, or SCM migration programs.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Self motivated, independent, and comfortable leading complex technical initiatives.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across global teams.
• Passion for modernization, automation, and continuous improvement.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities