Mainframe z/OS Developer

Mainframe Z/OS Developer (Remote)Required: Eight (8) years of hands-on experience with COBOL programming on IBM z/OS. Proficiency in JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS, and CICS. Experience in mainframe migration projects or modernization initiatives is preferred. Familiarity with mainframe communication tools such as CICS and mainframe security protocols, including RACF.Technical Skills: Must be proficient in JCL, COBOL, VSAM, and CICS. Strong knowledge of batch processing and online transaction processing. Must have experience with IBM utilities, TSO/ISPF, and Abend-AID. Experience with Control-D, Control-M, File-AID. Knowledge of best practices in mainframe migration planning, including risk assessment and resource management. Familiarity with AI/ML tools (CoPilot, WatsonX, ReDux, others) for code analysis, pattern recognition, or modernization support. Understanding of AI-driven code refactoring platforms/products and the ability to leverage AI to improve testing, documentation, and process optimization.Soft Skills: 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.Preferred: Experience with DevOps practices on mainframes, including tools like Jenkins and Git. Prior experience with performance tuning on mainframe systems. Prior experience with ServiceNow.Additional Required Skills/Experience: A minimum of Eight (8) 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: Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check. Once candidate's resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process. If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance. All candidates must be a US Citizen, or have permanent residence status (Green Card).