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# SCM Migration Specialist

- **Company:** AI Talent Hunt LLC
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $93,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, IBM DB2, DevOps, Programming Tools, Endevor, Github, Groovy, Job Control Language (JCL), Job Entry Subsystem 2/3, Python (Programming Language), Mainframes, Microsoft Visual Studio, Runbook, SonarQube, YAML, Z/OS, Scripting, Gitlab, Git, Git Flow, Deployment Automation, Bitbucket, Software Version Control, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=62e539dd05033be9

## About the Role

* 12+ years of experience in mainframe development and architecture (z/OS).
 * Proven experience migrating from Panvalet, Endevor, or Changeman to Git.
 * Strong expertise with GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
 * Experience with GitHub Actions and/or Jenkins.
 * Hands-on experience with DBB, Zowe CLI, and modern mainframe DevOps.
 * Strong knowledge of COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, JES, and USS.
 * Experience with SonarQube.
 * Scripting experience in Shell, Python, or Groovy.

## Description

We are looking for an experienced SCM Migration Specialist to lead enterprise mainframe modernization initiatives by migrating legacy source code management platforms to Git-based environments.

Responsibilities

 * Lead end-to-end SCM migration from Panvalet to Git platforms.
 * Migrate COBOL, JCL, and DB2 source code repositories.
 * Design and implement modern layered architecture for developer tools, SCM, CI/CD, and mainframe execution.
 * Define Git repository standards, branching strategy, governance, and access controls.
 * Build CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and/or Jenkins.
 * Implement mainframe builds using DBB, Zowe CLI, and automated deployment pipelines.
 * Integrate modern development tools including Visual Studio Code, IDz, Zowe Explorer, DBB YAML, and Groovy.
 * Develop migration documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.
 * Train development and operations teams on Git workflows and DevOps best practices.
 * Provide technical guidance and continuously improve developer experience.


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