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Title: Mainframe Software Developer
Location: Woodlawn, MD(Hybrid Job: 3 Days remote & 2 days on-site)
Duration: 12 Months Contract with an extension
Candidate must be local to Maryland
Summary:
*** 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