Mainframe SCM Migration Specialist
Remote
Contract
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end SCM migration from Panvalet to Git platforms, including source extraction (COBOL, JCL, DB2), transformation, and repository onboarding.
Design and implement the target layered architecture spanning developer tools (e.g., Visual Studio Code/IDz + Zowe Explorer/DBB/IDD), SCM, CI/CD, and mainframe execution.
Define Git standards: branching strategy, repo structure, versioning, access controls, and governance.
Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (or Jenkins), including:
o Mainframe builds using DBB (Dependency Based Build) / Zowe CLI
o Automated deployment to z/OS environments
Integrate modern developer tooling (Zowe CLI, Zowe Explorer, DBB YAML, GROOVY) to enable seamless mainframe development within VS Code.
Implement DBB YAML-based build pipelines for COBOL, PL/I, JCL, and DB2 artifacts.
Create comprehensive architecture documentation, migration runbooks, and operational procedures.
Train and mentor developers, QA, and operations teams on Git workflows, CI/CD practices, and modern mainframe tooling.
Provide troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve pipelines and developer experience.
Act as a technical advisor to leadership and stakeholders on modernization strategy.
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Required Qualifications
12+ years of experience in mainframe development and architecture (z/OS environment).
Proven experience migrating from legacy SCM tools such as Panvalet, Endevor, or Changeman to Git-based platforms.
Strong hands-on expertise with Git platforms (GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket).
Deep experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions and/or Jenkins.
Experience implementing mainframe DevOps using DBB, Zowe CLI, and modern pipelines.
Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, and familiarity with DB2, CICS, JES, and USS.
Experience with code quality/security tools such as SonarQube.
Strong scripting skills (Shell, Python, or Groovy).
