We are z/OS Operating System professionals working on IBM Z. We build a secure operating system for our IBM Z customers to deploy their mission critical applications.

We are looking for a skilled DevOps champion to join our dynamic team who is passionate about streamlining and optimizing the software development lifecycle.
As a DevOps Champion, you will be part of the z/OS team working on different products. You will be fully hands-on building and maintain the CI/CD pipelines for consistent and efficient software delivery. You will have a working knowledge of Jenkins and GIT. A strong understanding of development process blended with operational efficiency with exposure to Agile processes is a plus. A seasoned hands-on Engineer who can take care of build management in z/OS space and can comfortably interact with multiple stakeholders especially with the development teams across the globe.

What you’ll do:

This is an opportunity to work on z/OS systems as a DevOps Champion. IBMers in this role can expect to work in creating build repositories, build/code deliverables at a defined frequency and on a need basis.

• Function as a hands-on Engineer for the DevOps team.
• Write build related documents, code, automate, migrate, etc
• Create, sustain and optimize CI/CD pipeline and build environment.
• Address daily build issues and issues with new Github branches, compile issues and GIT migration issues.
• Work on DBB, automation update for code scanning tool, build new groovy scripts for GIThub migration.
• Install external service update on previous releases
• Participate in modernization activities like migrating from older to newer technologies.
• Prepare status updates and present it to the management during weekly status reviews
• Identify opportunities for build admin routine enhancements and define implementation plans
• Collaborate with global teams especially the development Engineering for ensuring seamless software delivery.

How we’ll help you grow:

• You’ll have access to all the technical and leadership training courses you need to become the expert you want to be
• You’ll learn directly from expert developers in the z/OS organization learning from others and sharing your expertise is critical to the growth of our organization
• You’ll have the opportunity to work with development and business teams across the organization

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in the DevOps, CI/CD, GIT, Groovy, configuration managment and version control.
• Experience in Agile methodology and adherence to SDLC best practices.
• Extensive experience in debugging and troubleshooting issues
• Good communication skills as this involves interacting with global stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to learn new concepts especially the z/OS aspects and ramp up in a short span.
• Experience in guiding a team of lesser experienced professionals.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Scripting experience with ANT, Python, Java/C++ and OOP concepts, DBB