Federal Jobs: Mainframe Developers ( 1117 GARE)

Title:  Mainframe Developer

Multiple positions.

Work Location: Springfield, VA

Duration: Long term:

Rate: DOE

Needs to be a citizen with CBP or DHS clearance.

The Mainframe Developer/Analyst works on complex application IT problems involving all phases of software development, production and maintenance.  This includes analysis of system requirements and development of detailed design specifications, block diagrams and logic flowcharts, and translation of detailed designs to computer programs.  The Developer/Analyst tests, debugs, and refines computer programs to meet design requirements.  Included is the preparation of documentation at both the program and user-level.  The Developer/Analyst provides technical assistance to less experienced developers.

Summary of functional responsibilities:

Develop and analyze the design of IT systems and their components. 

•       Analyze problems and information to be processed and develops solutions including system requirements and program specifications.

•       Confer with technical and functional personnel to determine application requirements and recommend alternative solutions.

•       Code, test, debug, and refine computer program(s) to produce the required product.

•       Prepare documentation at both the program and user-level.

•       Develop adaptive, corrective, and preventive maintenance measures for existing applications.

•       Provide production support as needed and provides guidance and direction to less experienced staff.

Experience requirements

·       Knowledge of COBOL, CICS, and DATACOM is required.

·       Previous responsibility for IT software development projects

·       Familiarity and experience with standardized project management and process improvement methodologies (e.g., SEI CMM, ISO, IEEE, PMI, etc.) is required.

·       Security:  Persons who fill this position will be required to receive a favorable background investigation prior to being assigned to fulfill all defined functional responsibilities.  Persons with an existing BI are preferred.

Minimum education requirements

·       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired.