Mainframe DevOps Migration Consultant

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$40–$45 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Location requirements: Country, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead and support migrations from CA-Endevor and other software change management systems to Git, IBM DBB, and IDD/Wazi, including solution setup, application conversion, pipeline design, and troubleshooting. Train clients, document migration practices and resolutions, and collaborate with IBM teams and client stakeholders to deliver projects.

Job details

Role name: Mainframe DevOps Migration Consultant Work Location: CAD (Remote) Start date: Immediate availability. Background check MANDATORY Request ID: J6T12N, 2MT8KD NOTE: Will be two positions Role and responsibilities: We are seeking a skilled Software Change Management (SCM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support application migration projects utilizing IBM’s DBB/Git/IDD Solutions. The SME will play a key role in guiding clients through the Endevor (and other SCMs) DBB/GIT/IDD conversion process, providing technical expertise, hands-on migration support, and training delivery. The ideal candidate has a strong z/OS and mainframe background, experience in application development or system programming, and proven customer-facing and troubleshooting skills in migration environments. Key Responsibilities • Lead and support (CA-Endevor) SCMs to DBB/GIT/IDD migration projects. • Articulate a strategic vision for modernizing IBM's Git/DBB solution with clear business benefits • Architect DevOps pipeline using Git, IBM DBB for intelligent mainframe builds, and automated deployment • Assess current legacy SCM workflows and design a migration path to Git with IBM DBB • Perform installation, configuration, and problem determination for DBB/GIT/IDD on customer systems. • Analyze, convert, and validate Endevor applications. • Provide technical support and troubleshooting DBB/GIT/IDD-related issues. • Conduct customer training sessions and develop presentation materials for DBB/Git/IDD and migration processes. • Collaborate with IBM teams and client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. • Document migration processes, best practices, and technical resolutions. Mandatory skills: • Clear, concise communication skills • Ability to articulate the Git/DBB Lifecycle. • Strong Application Development or System Programmer background. • Proven installation and migration experience on IBM z/OS and USS. • Excellent customer interfacing and communication skills. • Solid problem determination and troubleshooting ability related to Git/DBB/IDD/Wazi. Proficiency in the following: • YAML / Groovy Scripts • GIT experience • Repos • Pipeline – ability to debug what pipeline/builds failed • Branching • DBB • IDD/Wazi Deployment Training & Knowledge Transfer: • Ability to conduct DBB/Git/IDD/Wazi training sessions. • Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations using Microsoft Word and other standard tools. • Ability to assist clients in diagnosing and fixing conversion-related errors. Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience • 8 + years as a Systems Programmer or other similar position • 4+ years of customer-facing consulting experience • Development, application lifecycle, or change management experience is a plus Optional skills: • Strong analytical and organizational skills. • Hands-on experience in mainframe modernization, SCM, DBB/GIT/IDD. • Self-motivated and capable of working independently or as part of a global team.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, at least eight years in systems programming or a similar role, and at least four years of customer-facing consulting experience. Candidates should have strong z/OS and USS installation and migration experience, Git/DBB/IDD/Wazi troubleshooting skills, pipeline and scripting proficiency, and the ability to communicate and deliver training effectively.