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# IBM zDevOps SME/Solution Architect

- **Company:** TXP  LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Mainframes, Network Connections, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Gitlab, IBM UrbanCode Deploy
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/F08FA3220046BF47E9

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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


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