z/OS-Java Developer - Level III

PlanIT Group•Washington, DC

6h•Remote

About The Position

PlanIT Group is seeking a z/OS-Java Developer - Level III for our Federal customer in the Washington, DC area. The ideal applicant will research, design, implement and manage software programs, as well as test and evaluate new programs. This role involves resolving problems with software and responding to suggestions for improvements and enhancements, writing and implementing efficient code, and working closely with other developers, UX designers, business, and systems analysts. The position is remote, with a start date of 02/17/2025 and a duration of one year plus annual extensions.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years in mainframe development, including IBM z/OS, JCL, COBOL, VSAM, and MQ.
Basic experience with Java, particularly for applications that interface with the mainframe.
Familiarity with JZOS is required.
Familiarity with IBM JavaClassGenerator for working with sequential files and enabling Java-mainframe integration.
Experience with REXX and SAS scripting for automation and data manipulation.
Proficient in JCL, COBOL, VSAM, MQ, and CICS.
Basic understanding of Java programming to support integration and migration activities.
Experience with JZOS and IBM JavaClassGenerator to facilitate mainframe and Java interoperability.
Proficiency in REXX and SAS scripting on mainframe systems for data manipulation and process automation.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mainframe migration projects or modernization initiatives is preferred.
Familiarity with IBM JavaClassGenerator for working with sequential files and enabling Java-mainframe integration.
Familiarity with mainframe communication tools such as CICS and MQ and mainframe security protocols, including RACF.
Knowledge of best practices in mainframe migration planning, including risk assessment and resource management.
Experience with DevOps practices on mainframes, including tools like Jenkins and Git.
Familiarity with MQ use with Apache Kafka.
Prior experience with performance tuning on mainframe systems and Java applications.

Responsibilities

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.
Facilitate mainframe and Java interoperability using JZOS and IBM JavaClassGenerator.
Perform data manipulation and process automation using REXX and SAS scripting on mainframe systems.
Contribute to mainframe migration projects or modernization initiatives.
Collaborate on mainframe integration with Java developers.
Participate in migration planning.