Mainframe Dbb Expert

• Strong experience in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, z/OS, TSO/ISPF, USS, and Mainframe application development. • Hands-on experience with IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB) for build automation and dependency management. • Experience with Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or similar source code management platforms. • Strong understanding of Mainframe DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile development practices. • Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD orchestration tools. • Strong hands-on experience with Groovy scripting and YAML-based pipeline development. • Experience with Python, REXX, or Shell scripting for automation and tooling. • Knowledge of build automation, deployment automation, and release management processes. • Familiarity with Endevor, Changeman, or other Mainframe SCM tools. • Experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, Zowe, IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz), and z/OS Connect. • Experience working in Mainframe Modernization, Git adoption, or DevOps transformation programs. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain automated build solutions using IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB). • Implement and support Git-based development workflows for Mainframe applications. • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or equivalent platforms. • Configure and optimize dependency analysis, impact analysis, and incremental build processes using DBB. • Integrate DBB with Git repositories, SCM tools, and enterprise DevOps toolchains. • Automate build, test, deployment, and release processes using Groovy, Python, REXX, and Shell scripting. • Support SCM migration initiatives from Endevor/Changeman to Git-based source code management systems. • Collaborate with Development, Infrastructure, and DevOps teams to implement modern engineering practices. • Experience supporting Endevor-to-Git or SCM modernization initiatives. • Exposure to Zowe CLI, VS Code for Z, IBM Developer for z/OS (IDz), and modern developer tooling. • Knowledge of Mainframe DevOps, GitOps, and CI/CD best practices. • Experience working on large-scale Mainframe Modernization and Transformation programs. Soft Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Self-driven with strong ownership and accountability. • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within Agile teams. • Strong mentoring and knowledge-sharing capabilities. Primary Skill: IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB) Secondary Skills: Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Groovy, COBOL, JCL, z/OS, UCD, Zowe, Mainframe DevOps