z/OS DevOps Architect (GitLab, IBM DBB, UCD, Zowe, Wazi)

The successful candidate will be an experienced zDevOps Specialist, with hands-on experience setting up GitLab-based mainframe toolchains.

Program: Programme GitLab-based IBM Z DevOps toolchain setup across four countries using IBM DDB and IBM UrbanCode Deploy.

Engagement focus: Hands-on toolchain setup leadership, infrastructure input definition, environment design and delivery coordination.

Tasks that need to be delivered -

• Understand current environment topology across all BUs (CH, DE, UK, ZNA)
• Review and validate the target GitLab + DBB + UCD architecture
• Define detailed setup inputs for each BU (software, infrastructure, network, security, connectivity)
• Work with ISP to guide installation, configuration, and environment setup
• Validate end-to-end toolchain setup (GitLab+DBB+UCD pipeline working)
• Identify and resolve setup issues and gaps during implementation

• Sufficient hands-on experience in GitLab, GitLab Runners, IBM DBB, UCD, DevOps tooling, Zowe, Wazi extensions, or related modern mainframe development practices.
• DevOps and modernization-focused skill set / tooling.
• Hands-on experience setting up a GitLab-based mainframe DevOps toolchain.
• Practical IBM Dependency Based Build experience, including integration into a CI/CD pipeline.
• Practical IBM UrbanCode Deploy experience for controlled mainframe deployment and promotion workflows.
• Strong IBM Z/OS integration knowledge across build, deployment, security and connectivity requirements.
• Ability to define precise infrastructure setup inputs, including software prerequisites, network connectivity, ports, certifications, access, service accounts and operational dependencies.
• Experience with hands-on toolchain setup across multiple environments or business units.

Our leading consultancy client is setting up a GitLab-based DevOps toolchain (with IBM DBB + UCD) across 4 different Business Units (countries) - each with its own mainframe environment. To provide detailed setup inputs (precise software, network, etc. details).