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z/OS Developer

PlanIT Group, LLC

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL programming on IBM z/OS
  • Proficiency in JCL, VSAM, DB2, IMS, and CICS
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support mainframe migration projects or modernization initiatives
  • Work with mainframe communication tools such as CICS
  • Ensure adherence to mainframe security protocols, including RACF
  • Collaborate on mainframe integration with Java developers

About the company

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PlanIT Group, LLC

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PlanIT Group is an IT and engineering professional services company which provides top-tier talent to various commercial and government customers. We also provide systems and IT infrastructure integration which allows us to bring the talent and manage the implementation. At PlanIT Group, we pride ourselves on being extremely agile, innovative, and forward thinking. At PlanIT Group, we specialize in sourcing and matching skilled professionals to meet the dynamic demands of the digital landscape. With a focus on precision and expertise, we connect companies with the right individuals, driving innovation, and success in the ever-evolving world of technology. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PlanIT delivers. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.

Company details

IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

 
PlanIT Group is seeking a z/OS Developer to support our Federal customer in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in mainframe migration projects or modernization initiatives. Familiarity with mainframe communication tools such as CICS and mainframe security protocols, including RACF.

Job Title:                           z/OS Developer
Location:                          Remote
Start Date:                       05/05/25
Duration:                          One year plus annual extensions
Required Experience
5+ 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.

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. Prior experience with performance tuning on mainframe systems and Java applications.

Additional Provisions:
• Must be able to obtain a 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 / Green Card required
• 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.)
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