Backend Software Developer

Job Title: Backend Software Developer Duration: Long term
Location: Woodlawn, MD (Onsite 5 days a week)- Need only locals

Note: Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week.

Key Required Skills:
Strong working knowledge of COBOL, JCL, ETL, Linux Scripting, and of DB2 and Oracle databases.

Position Description:

• Analyze ETL jobs and the data feeds and make adjustments as needed.
• Maintain documentation for job processes and update as needed.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve job failures.
• Develop code to create new client-server jobs as part of application modernization effort.
• Attend all customer technical discussions/design/development meetings and provide technical inputs to further enhance the code quality/process.
• Provide guidance/support to other junior/mid-level developers.
• Impact functional strategy by developing new solutions, processes, standards, or operational plans that position Leidos competitively in the marketplace.
• 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.
• Masters or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience
• 10+ years of experience with Web component development using modern JavaScript, CSS and CSS preprocessors such as SASS and LESS, ES 6+, and Stencil.js.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.

FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE (Required Skills)

These skills will help you succeed in this position:

• Understanding the db2 data models and JCL Programs.
• In depth understanding and experience with mainframe databases and backend applications that connect to the mainframe.
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting daily production jobs and job failures.
• Proficient in writing Linux scripts for ETL.
• Excellent communication and written skills

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills)

Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:

• Experience with modern development software, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience working on Agile projects and understanding Agile terminology.
• Work in DevOps Environment.
• Experience with Linux environments.
• Participate in daily scrum and provide updates.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years of experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.