Urgent - Sr. Mainframe Developer - Woodlawn, MD (Onsite) - Locals only - F2F interview - 15+ exp

ALPHA IT CONSULTANTS PVT LTD; Woodlawn (MD); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

ALPHA IT CONSULTANTS PVT LTD in Woodlawn, MD seeks an experienced mainframe developer to maintain and modernize COBOL/CICS/DB2 applications. You will work with JCL, IDMS, and mainframe tools to diagnose issues and implement robust batch processing.

Five days a week on-site with opportunities to collaborate across client and vendor teams, contributing to continuous improvement of legacy systems. Prior IBM z/OS experience required and ability to obtain public trust clearance.

Formación

• Eight to ten years of experience developing legacy applications on IBM z/OS.
• Proficient in COBOL, CICS, JCL, IDMS, and DB2.
• Willingness to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain COBOL, REXX, JCL, CLIST, CICS, IDMS, and DB2 code and database structures.
• Use mainframe utilities and diagnostic tools including SYNCSORT, File-AID, SuperC, Abend-AID, SPUFI, QMF, Xpediter, and InterTest.
• Perform unit testing and validate results against expected outcomes.
• Assess how database schema changes affect existing software components.
• Diagnose and resolve defects involving COBOL, CICS, IDMS, DB2, and business logic.
• Design, develop, test, debug, and implement modernized solutions for legacy apps.
• Create, update, and support JCL for batch processing.
• Evaluate effects of new operating systems and COBOL versions on legacy inventory.
• Collaborate with internal teams, client counterparts, and vendor teams; provide technical guidance.
• Communicate status, risks, and technical information to Leidos leads and stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Legacy mainframe development

COBOL

CICS

JCL

IDMS

DB2

Endevor

ISPF

JES

Mainframe utilities

Educación

Eight to ten years of z/OS experience

Herramientas

SYNCSORT

File-AID

SuperC

Abend-AID

SPUFI

QMF

Xpediter

InterTest

Descripción del empleo

Location: on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week

Type: Contract

Key Required Skills: Mainframe development, COBOL, CICS, JCL, IDMS, and DB2

Note: Need locals who can come for F2F interview.

Position Description:

• Develop and maintain COBOL, REXX, JCL, CLIST, CICS, IDMS, and DB2 code and database structures in accordance with client standards and software engineering best practices.
• Use mainframe utilities and diagnostic tools, including SYNCSORT, File-AID, SuperC, Abend-AID, SPUFI, QMF, Xpediter, and InterTest.
• Perform unit testing and validate results against expected outcomes.
• Assess how database schema changes affect existing software components.
• Diagnose and resolve application defects involving COBOL, CICS configurations, IDMS, DB2, business logic, and databases.
• Design, develop, test, debug, and implement modernized solutions for legacy applications using appropriate technologies and engineering practices.
• Create, update, and support JCL for reliable and efficient batch processing.
• Evaluate the effects of new operating systems and COBOL versions on the existing legacy application inventory.
• Collaborate with internal teams, client counterparts, and vendor teams. Provide technical guidance and help stakeholders achieve project and business objectives.
• Communicate status, risks, and technical information clearly to Leidos leads, client counterparts, teams, and vendors at the appropriate level of detail.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Detailed Skills RequirementsFoundation for Success (Basic Qualifications)

• Eight to ten years of experience developing legacy applications on IBM z/OS.

Factors To Help You Shine (Required Skills)

• Selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week.
• Master's and 5+ years of experience, Bachelor's and 7+ years of experience or 13+ years in lieu of a degree.

• Hands-on experience developing, debugging, and maintaining COBOL applications that use CICS, DB2, IDMS, copybooks, and CICS maps.
• Hands-on experience with CICS applications, screen development and abends, including interactions between COBOL programs and BMS maps that define the user interface.
• Experience using Endevor or a comparable mainframe software configuration management system to manage legacy element workflows.
• Hands-on experience with ISPF, TSO, JES, z/OS, and mainframe utilities.
• Hands-on experience creating and modifying JCL for job execution, supporting batch jobs in day-to-day operations.
• Experience with Control-M or similar mainframe job-scheduling tool(s).
• Strong requirements elicitation, analytical, technical writing, and communication skills, including the ability to document project requirements and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to complete repetitive, integration/production-oriented tasks accurately and on time.
• Ability to research problems independently and develop effective solutions.

How To Stand Out From The Crowd (Desired Skills)

• Hands-on experience of the legacy technologies listed in job specification.
• Good understanding in SDLC specially in legacy development environment.
• Experience with modern development tools, software, AI tools, and methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks, Agile terminology and Agile practices.
• Relevant certification, such as IBM Mainframe Developer Professional, or Interskill - IBM Mainframe Application Programmer, or IBM Mainframe Application Programmer – COBOL and IBM Enterprise COBOL for z/OS Programming