IBM Z Mainframe DevOps SME (GitLab, IBM DDB, UCD Toolchain)

IBM Z DevOps SME / Solution Architect - GitLab, IBM DDB & UCD Toolchain Setup

Duration: 2 - 3 Months

Location: Remote delivery - No geographical restrictions

Rate: Negotiable/Market Day Rate (Inside IR35)

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).

The successful candidate will be an experienced IBM Z DevOps Specialist, with deep hands-on experience setting up GitLab-based mainframe toolchains using IBM Dependency Based Build and IBM UrbanCode Deploy.

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.

Experience required:

Strong hands-on experience in setting up a similar GitLab-based Mainframe DevOps toolchain to lead the toolchain setup exercise.
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.
Deep hands-on experience setting up GitLab-based mainframe toolchains using IBM Dependency Based Build and IBM UrbanCode Deploy.
Experience with hands-on toolchain setup across multiple environments or business units.If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed