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zOS Developer and Support Level III

PlanIT Group


Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PlanIT Group is seeking az/OS Developer and Support - Level IIIfor our Federal customer in the Washington DC area. The ideal applicant will research design implement and manage software programs as well as testing and evaluating new programs. Resolves problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. Writing and implementing efficient code. Works closely with other developers UX designers business and systems analysts.

Job Title: z/OS-Java Developer - Level III
Location:remote
Start Date:02/17/2025
Duration:One year plus annual extensions

z/OS Developer and Support - Level III (Remote)

Description:

Researches designs implements and manage software programs as well as testing and evaluating new programs. Resolves problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. Writing and implementing efficient code. Works closely with other developers UX designers business and systems analysts.

Required:
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 is required.
Familiarity with mainframe communication tools such as CICS and MQ and mainframe security protocols including RACF.

Technical Skills
Must be proficient in JCL COBOL VSAM MQ and CICS.
Must have proficiency in REXX and SAS scripting on mainframe systems for data manipulation and process automation.
Knowledge of best practices in mainframe development and support.

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.
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:
o A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years relevant experience.
o A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individuals degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
o Typically performs all functional duties independently.
o 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.)
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