Mainframe Developer

Job Title: Mainframe Software Developer

Location: Woodlawn, MD 21207Estimated Duration: 6 months (Possible extension or converted to perm based on the performance)

*** Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site at least 2 days a week.*** Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Key Required

Skills:Z/OS Mainframe development, COBOL, REXX, CLIST, JCL, and SQL, relational databases, DB2 and non-relational mainframe storage technology

Position Description:• Develop JCL and software code using customer defined standards and software engineering best practices.• Analyze root causes for batch job failures, take appropriate corrective steps to resolve issues in a timely fashion, and share findings with the team.• Evaluate impacts of database schema changes on existing software components• Brief management, customer, team, or vendors using written or oral

skills at an appropriate technical level for the audience.• Prepare or update documentation as needed.• Actively participate in peer reviews of project artifacts• Independently and/or collaboratively research problems and provide solutions.• All other

duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Requirements:FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS (Basic

Qualifications)• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant

experience• Masters or Doctorate degree may substitute for required

experience.• 7+ years of

experience with COBOL, JCL, REXX, analysis, design, and development• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE (Required

Skills)These

skills will help you succeed in this position:• Solid

experience with Z/OS Mainframe Development.•

Experienced Developer in COBOL, JCL, REXX, and similar utilities/languages.• Strong knowledge of relational databases, dB2 and non-relational mainframe storage technology.• Solid exposure with automated unit testing, TDD, BDD, and associated technologies.• Strong debugging and troubleshooting

skills.• Excellent verbal and written communication

skills.• Excellent customer relations

skills.

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired

Skills)Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following

experience or

skills:•

Experience with File Aid/RDX.•

Experience with modern development software, tools, and methodologies, including Java and Python.

Education:• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field, with 7+ years of

experience• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.