Mainframe developer Jobs in Washington, DC

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for Senior Mainframe Developer to perform maintenance, remediation's, and updates to mission critical applications used to support the DCSA background investigation processes. Provide architecture, development and cyber security support for the High Value Assets (HVAs) that make up the background investigation system.This position will be located in the Washington DC Metro area (DC / MD / VA) and will be a hybrid position, primarily remote with a periodic need for customer site visits.

Responsibilities

In this role you will support the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA), Background Information Systems (BIS), Case Processing and other background investigation systems. The successful candidate will support requirements elicitation, analysis, development, testing, and application level operational support for mission critical applications providing background investigation processing. The position serves as a member of the development team working both operational and maintenance (O&M) and enhancement initiatives associated with application-level development and operations support. The position requires interaction and coordination touchpoints related to infrastructure, networking, security, and other support entities. ServiceNow is the primary workflow management tool used within the environment.

Specific responsibilities will include :

Interaction with customers and stakeholders to understand user requirements

Use Atlassian tools including JIRA for requirements tracking

Design solutions that efficiently and effectively meet customer’s requirements

Interaction and support with other development team personnel

Develop software using Natural with ADABAS

Develop and maintain software processes to transfer files using Connect Direct software

Develop and maintain JCL for batch processing

Develop and maintain queues and flows using IBM MQ

Anticipates customers and project needs and proactively identifies potential solutions

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

15+ years of experience on large scale applications on a mainframe platform developing in both a Batch and Online environment

Expert proficiency programming in Natural using ADABAS

Experienced in developing using Software AG’s NaturalONE Eclipse-based development environment

5+ years’ experience working with customers on defining requirements

Expert proficiency working with customers to define requirements

Strong ability to design solutions across multiple systems or sub-systems

Demonstrated experience interacting with software application program development and management personnel.

Proficient in O365 components to include Word, Excel, etc.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Clearance Required : US Citizenship and ability to hold a TS Security Clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Active Security Clearance of Top-Secret level or higher

Strong working knowledge using IBM’s Connect : Direct for file transfers

Experience with using IBM MQ

Familiarity with Confluence and Jira

Working knowledge of ServiceNow

Experience with meeting hosting via MS Teams

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability / vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 / Yr.

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Location US-Remote

ID 2025-5473

Category Software Engineering Services

Position Type Full-Time