Your role and responsibilities
As a Delivery Consultant specializing in Technology Expert Labs for IBM's zTPS, you will provide clients with world-class services to optimize the configuration, deployment, adoption, usage, and analysis of their zModernization and zTransaction Processing System (zTPS) software products. This role involves delivering expert consulting services to help clients achieve maximum value from their zTPS investments.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
As a Software Change Manager (SCM) Subject Matter Expert, you will lead and execute mainframe SCM modernization projects, including the conversion of legacy SCM platforms (Endevor and others) to Git + DBB + IDD/Wazi-based pipelines.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and support Endevor (and other SCM) - Git/DBB/IDD migration projects across enterprise z/OS environments
- Architect and implement DevOps pipelines using Git, DBB, IDD, Wazi Deploy, and modern CI/CD platforms.
- Perform installation, configuration, and problem determination for DBB, Git, IDD, and Wazi on z/OS and USS.
- Analyze, convert, validate, and troubleshoot Endevor applications, processors, metadata, and dependency structures.
- Debug pipeline failures, compiler/link-edit errors, dependency issues, repository sync problems, and build map inconsistencies.
- Deliver customer training sessions, hands-on workshops, and enablement for Git/DBB/IDD/Wazi workflows.
- Collaborate with IBM teams, architects, and client stakeholders to ensure successful modernization outcomes.
- Document migration processes, best practices, runbooks, and technical resolutions for repeatable delivery.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
- Hands-on experience performing Endevor - Git/DBB migrations.
• Strong proficiency with Git, branching strategies, repository management, and code review workflows.
• Experience authoring Groovy (Jenkins pipelines) and YAML (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab).
• Hands-on experience with IBM DBB, including build scripts, build maps, dependency analysis, and automated compilation.
• Experience with IDD and/or IBM Wazi Deploy for deployment automation.
• Strong ability to debug pipeline/build failures, compiler/link-edit errors, dependency issues, and conversion mismatches.
• Experience performing installation, configuration, and problem determination for DBB/IDD/Wazi on z/OS and USS.
Mainframe Background
• Strong z/OS and USS experience.
• Application development or system programmer background (COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM preferred).
• Experience with SMP/E, PARMLIB, JES2/JES3, and subsystem configuration is a plus.
Consulting & Communication
• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to articulate the Git/DBB lifecycle.
• Proven customer-facing consulting experience (4+ years preferred).
• Ability to diagnose and resolve conversion-related errors and guide clients through remediation.
• Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations, migration documentation, and training materials.
Training & Knowledge Transfer
• Ability to conduct DBB/Git/IDD/Wazi training sessions and hands-on enablement workshops.
• Experience mentoring development teams on Git workflows, branching, pipeline debugging, and DevOps best practices.---
Preferred technical and professional experience
Hands-on experience performing Endevor - Git/DBB migrations.
• Strong proficiency with Git, branching strategies, repository management, and code review workflows.
• Experience authoring Groovy (Jenkins pipelines) and YAML (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab).
• Hands-on experience with IBM DBB, including build scripts, build maps, dependency analysis, and automated compilation.
• Experience with IDD and/or IBM Wazi Deploy for deployment automation.
• Strong ability to debug pipeline/build failures, compiler/link-edit errors, dependency issues, and conversion mismatches.
• Experience performing installation, configuration, and problem determination for DBB/IDD/Wazi on z/OS and USS.
Mainframe Background
• Strong z/OS and USS experience.
• Application development or system programmer background (COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, VSAM preferred).
• Experience with SMP/E, PARMLIB, JES2/JES3, and subsystem configuration is a plus.
Consulting & Communication
• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to articulate the Git/DBB lifecycle.
• Proven customer-facing consulting experience (4+ years preferred).
• Ability to diagnose and resolve conversion-related errors and guide clients through remediation.
• Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations, migration documentation, and training materials.
Training & Knowledge Transfer
• Ability to conduct DBB/Git/IDD/Wazi training sessions and hands-on enablement workshops.
• Experience mentoring development teams on Git workflows, branching, pipeline debugging, and DevOps best practices.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILSIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
