Journeyman Computer Programmer
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Journeyman Computer Programmers developing COBOL programs for z/OS mainframe environments to meet DRAS specifications. Supporting the full software development lifecycle for payroll systems.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain COBOL programs for z/OS mainframe environments, meeting all SCR specifications and DRAS design documentation requirements, free of defects.
- Write and execute JCL, CICS transactions, and SQL queries as required; utilize ADS-Online, ADS-Batch, and MQ Series as directed.
- Perform unit testing of Configuration Items (CIs) to confirm correct functionality; complete and document test results in compliance with DFAS business processes.
- Ensure all code complies with DRAS-defined coding standards, industry best practices, and DFAS CMM Level 3 requirements.
- Participate in code walkthroughs, reviewing all testing plans and results to confirm required testing is complete and all defects are identified.
- Provide production support to research and resolve issues affecting DRAS payroll processing (RCPS, APS, CRSC).
- Monitor production performance and job execution; document 100% of reported issues in accordance with DFAS business processes.
- Maintain regular attendance at team meetings; actively contribute to team standup and planning sessions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and directly applicable mainframe development experience.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on IBM mainframe programming experience with COBOL for z/OS as the primary language.
- Working proficiency in JCL, CICS, and z/OS 2.1 operating environment.
- Experience with VSAM file structures and at least one of: DB2, IDMS.
- Familiarity with TSO, ROSCOE, and common mainframe debugging tools (e.g., Abendaid, MaxUtil, SyncSort).
- Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member within a structured SDLC environment.
- Active or adjudicable Tier 3 / Noncritical-Sensitive (IT-II) background investigation.
- Must be a U.S. citizen; males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
Benefits:
- All work performed exclusively on Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE);
- Cyber Awareness Challenge training
- CUI Training
- Antiterrorism Level I training
- Insider Threat Awareness training
- Privacy Act training
- Records Management training
- Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information training
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