[Hiring] z/OS Developer and Support - Level III @PlanIT Group

Role Description

PlanIT Group is seeking a z/OS Developer and Support - Level III for our Federal customer in the Washington, DC area. The ideal applicant will:

• Research, design, implement and manage software programs.
• Test and evaluate new programs.
• Resolve problems with software and respond to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.
• Write and implement efficient code.
• Work closely with other developers, UX designers, business, and systems analysts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in mainframe development, including IBM z/OS, JCL, COBOL, VSAM, and MQ.
• Experience with REXX and SAS scripting for automation and data manipulation.
• Experience in mainframe application development and support.
• Familiarity with mainframe communication tools such as CICS and MQ.
• Knowledge of mainframe security protocols, including RACF.

Requirements

• Proficient in JCL, COBOL, VSAM, MQ, and CICS.
• Proficiency in REXX and SAS scripting on mainframe systems for data manipulation and process automation.
• Knowledge of best practices in mainframe development and support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially for collaborating on mainframe integration with Java developers and migration planning.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Experience with DevOps practices on mainframes.
• Familiarity with MQ use with Apache Kafka.
• Prior experience with performance tuning on mainframe systems.
• Experience in documenting mainframe operations and applications.

Additional Required Skills/Experience

• A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years' relevant experience.
• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field, then four additional years of related experience is required.
• Typically performs all functional duties independently.
• Note: Special credentials (licenses and/or certifications) may be required at the Task Order level on a case-specific basis.

Additional Provisions

• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident only.
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)