ALC Developer

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Leidos' Digital Modernization Sector is seeking an ALC Developer to work in an Agile team to support back-end mainframe systems and provide interfaces to front-end systems. The ideal ALC Developer will develop mainframe applications (with databases and mainframe systems).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions.

• Analyze existing software as well as incoming business rules and conversion details, producing application requirements and detailed design documents.

• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.

• Write effective interfaces to system applications and services.

• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software and assist in defect resolution.

• Create security and data protection settings.

• Build features and applications with a high availability design.

• Write technical documentation.

• Work as part of application development teams in Java, MongoDB, and other technologies to implement client enterprise systems.

• Participate in walkthroughs/meetings/reviews/coordination efforts.

• Provide individual status in Daily Scrum Calls for assigned work items.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above preferred. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 10+ years of overall experience.

• A minimum of 8 years of coding.

• Experience with mainframe TSO, JCL, Control-M.

• Hands-on experience with Linux, z/OS, bash shell scripting.

• Hands on experience with JCL development.

• Ability to perform code merging activities using source code control systems.

• Prior experience working on Agile teams.

• Demonstrated ability to seek out information (proactive learning).

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.

• Experience with legacy IRS Masterfile (IMF or BMF) and or CADE2 is a plus.

• Experience with Ansible is a plus.

• Exposure to MongoDB is a plus.

• Understanding and functioning knowledge of RQM is a plus.

• Active IRS MBI clearance is a plus.

Clearance Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to pass an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) security background check prior to start date. 

• Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant if not, candidate will not be considered.

Come join our rapidly growing team and enjoy these benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued based on Leidos policy, up to 3 weeks a year

• Ten paid holidays per year

• Access to benefits on day one including medical and dental insurance, 401K, Life, AD&D, Voluntary Disability plans

• Ongoing training to support your success

• Tuition reimbursement based on Leidos policy

• Discounted Leidos stock purchase and other Employee Discounts

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.