Delivery Consultant – zDevOps

The IBM Center of Excellence (CoE) in Krakow is a key delivery and competency hub supporting clients across EMEA. The CoE brings together integration specialists, consultants, and technical experts who share best practices, grow deep technical expertise, and drive high-quality delivery across complex transformation projects. Working in CoE Krakow means exposure to enterprise-scale systems, modern integration technologies, and continuous learning in a collaborative and expert-driven environment.

• Strong understanding of z/OS architecture, JCL, TSO/ISPF, USS (Unix System Services)
• Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, REXX, and understanding of PL/I and Assembler
• Experience with Endevor, Changeman, or other mainframe SCM tools
• Working knowledge of CICS transactions and DB2 database management
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins, UrbanCode Deploy, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps
• Proficiency in Git, GitHub/GitLab, and integration with mainframe SCM systems
• Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Groovy, Shell, and REXX
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, and integration patterns
• Understanding of MQ, IMS, CICS, and other mainframe middleware
• Experience with IBM Z monitoring tools, Splunk, ELK stack, or Prometheus/Grafana
• Knowledge of RACF or ACF2 for mainframe security
• Familiarity with IBM Wazi Code, Application Discovery and Delivery Intelligence (ADDI), or Watson Code Assistant for Z
• Knowledge of z/OS Connect Enterprise Edition and API enablement
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Z
• Exposure to hybrid cloud architectures
• Experience with Zowe CLI, Zowe Explorer, and Zowe API Mediation Layer
• Experience with IBM InfoSphere Data Replication, CDC for VSAM, or similar tools
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Splunk, OMEGAMON, Instana)
• Knowledge of Kafka, MQ, or event streaming platforms
• IBM Z, Red Hat, or DevOps-related certifications
• Background in banking, financial services, or large-scale enterprise systems
• Experience mentoring teams or leading DevOps transformation initiatives

• Design, implement, and maintain DevOps pipelines for z/OS applications including COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, and JCL
• Build and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines using Jenkins, UrbanCode Deploy (UCD), GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps for mainframe applications
• Implement and manage SCM solutions for mainframe including Endevor, Git integration with z/OS, and version control best practices
• Automate build, test, deployment, and release processes for z/OS workloads
• Work with development teams to integrate mainframe applications with distributed systems, APIs, and cloud platforms
• Implement and manage automation using Ansible, REXX, shell scripts, and z/OSMF workflows
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to drive DevOps adoption
• Support hybrid cloud and modernization initiatives involving IBM Z
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security compliance of mission-critical systems
• Troubleshoot pipeline, deployment, and environment issues across z/OS and distributed platforms
• Promote DevOps culture, Agile practices, and continuous improvement
• Set up and maintain monitoring solutions for mainframe applications and infrastructure using tools like IBM Z Integration Observability