IBM zDevOps SME/Solution Architect

TXP LLC

United States

13 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Part-time / full-time

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

computerjobs.com

Tech stack

Microsoft Access System Configuration Continuous Integration DevOps Mainframes Network Connections DevOps Tools - Open-source Gitlab IBM UrbanCode Deploy

Job description

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 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

Requirements

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.

About the company

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).