Assembly Language Developer

  • REMOTE WORK, VA
  • Posted 15 hours ago | Updated 3 hours ago

Overview

Remote
On Site
USD 80,001.00 - 120,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Legacy Systems
Extraction
Business Rules
Data Processing
Collaboration
Migration
Version Control
Release Management
Job Scheduling
Software Design
Security Clearance
IBM
z/OS
Assembly Language
Data Manipulation
JCL
IBM Mainframe
Storage
VSAM
Endevor
Supply Chain Management
Software Development
Lifecycle Management
BMC Control-M
Workflow
Orchestration
Mainframe
IBM DB2
Data Storage
Object-Oriented Programming
Assembly
Java
Design Patterns
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2506946

Location: REMOTE WORK, VA, US

Date Posted: 2025-06-24

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Public Trust

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Assembly Language Developer with deep expertise in IBM z/OS mainframe environments, IRS Core Record Layouts (CRL), and legacy system modernization. The ideal candidate will support the extraction of business rules from legacy code, assist in code conversion to modern platforms, and work with mission-critical IRS systems such as the Individual Master File (IMF) and Business Master File (BMF). Key responsibilities include:
  • Analyze, maintain, and enhance legacy code written in IBM z/OS assembly language.
  • Extract business rules from existing assembly code and assist in code conversion efforts.
  • Work with IRS Core Record Layouts (CRL) and QSAM data formats to support data processing and transformation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate interpretation and migration of legacy logic.
  • Utilize CA Endevor Software Change Manager (SCM) for version control, release management, and secure code handling.
  • Leverage BMC Control-M for job scheduling, workflow automation, and monitoring batch job execution.

Qualifications

Required:
  • BS and 5 years of experience with architectural frameworks and application design.
  • Active IRS MBI Clearance
  • In-depth knowledge of IBM z/OS assembly language, including:
    • Assembly instructions, addressing modes, and data manipulation techniques
  • Job control processing and JCL
  • Familiarity with IBM mainframe architecture, including:
  • Storage hierarchy (registers, memory, I/O)
  • System calls (SVCs) and interrupt handling
  • Experience with IRS Core Record Layouts (CRL) and QSAM/VSAM data formats (highly desirable).
  • Experience with IRS IMF or BMF systems (highly desirable).
  • Proficiency with CA Endevor SCM for secure and controlled software development lifecycle management.
  • Experience with BMC Control-M for job automation and workflow orchestration.
  • Strong understanding of mainframe development tools, including debuggers, assemblers, linkers, and utilities.
  • Familiarity with DB2 and other legacy data storage formats.
  • Understanding of Java programming, including:
    • Object-oriented principles, syntax, libraries, and frameworks
    • Ability to map assembly logic to Java constructs (loops, conditionals, functions, design patterns)

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


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