Mainframe Software Developer

Selected candidate must reside within two (2) hours of SSA Headquarters in Woodlawn, MD. Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site at least 2 days a week.

Key Required Skills

Z/OS Mainframe development, COBOL, REXX, CLIST, JCL, and SQL, relational databases, DB2 and non-relational mainframe storage technology

Position Description

• Develop JCL and software code using customer defined standards and software engineering best practices
• Analyze root causes for batch job failures, take appropriate corrective steps to resolve issues in a timely fashion, and share findings with the team
• Evaluate impacts of database schema changes on existing software components
• Brief management, customer, team, or vendors using written or oral skills at an appropriate technical level for the audience
• Prepare or update documentation as needed
• Actively participate in peer reviews of project artifacts
• Independently and/or collaboratively research problems and provide solutions
• All other duties as assigned or directed.
  
  

Skills Requirements

FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Masters or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience
• 7+ years of experience with COBOL, JCL, REXX, analysis, design, and development
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.
  
  

FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE (Required Skills)

These skills will help you succeed in this position:

• Solid experience with Z/OS Mainframe Development.
• Experienced Developer in COBOL, JCL, REXX, and similar utilities/languages.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, dB2 and non-relational mainframe storage technology.
• Solid exposure with automated unit testing, TDD, BDD, and associated technologies.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
  
  

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills)

Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:

• Experience with File Aid/RDX.
• Experience with modern development software, tools, and methodologies, including Java and Python.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field, with 7+ years of experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.
  
  

About The Company

Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Zenius Corporation is a HUBZone-certified small business. Zenius specializes in providing Grants Management, IT Modernization, Acquisition Management, and Financial Management services to Federal agencies. Zenius is selected by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the DC Metro Area award for two years in a row – 2021 and 2020. Zenius is also listed by Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas in 2021. Zenius is an awardee of 2019 Best of Leesburg winner (Business Management Consultant category). Learn more at.

Benefits

Zenius Corporation is a very employee-oriented company. Join us now and help us grow!

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays and paid time off, medical insurance including health, vision, dental insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Spending Account and flexible schedules, as per business needs. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zenius Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Zenius complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Zenius Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.