1. Coding skills in languages/technologies like Java, JavaScript, Groovy, Python, Ant, Yaml/Ansible, Rexx, JCL
2. Knowledge of mainframe (e.g. file systems like Unix and MVS, middleware like CICS, DB2, mainframe commands and utilities)
3. Knowledge of COBOL/PL1 on mainframe including compiler and linker options, build based dependencies
4. Understanding of DevOps tools and practices including Agile, source code management, building Build/Deploy/Release pipelines
5. Knowledge of tools such as Jira/Confluence, GitHub, CICD (e.g. Harness, Jenkins), IBM DBB, Artifactory, Wazi Deploy
6. Knowledge of SSH, Docker and Unix/Linux shell commands and utilities
7. Experience with IBM Developer for z and Eclipse based IDEs
8. Experience with IBM’s Rational Team Concert (Engineering Workflow Management) including Enterprise Extensions and the built-in source code management
9. Experience with test automation and code analysis tools for mainframe applications a plus (phase 2)
10. Has excellent communications & presentation skills – able to explain complex tasks to management