Lead Business Systems Developer

Lead Business Systems Developer Alpha Technologies Inc. - 3.6 Woodlawn, MD Job Details Full-time $150,000 - $190,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Stakeholder engagement Data Integration (Data management) Computer Science Data migration DB2 Enterprise software System design

SQL CICS

Solution architecture design Bachelor's degree Team management Application design Mainframe COBOL Mainframe development Stakeholder management

Full Job Description Job Title:

Lead Business System Developer(Mainframe Modernization)

Location:

Woodlawn, MD (5 Days Onsite)

Compensation:

Up to $190k/year (Direct hire)

Benefits:

Medical Insurance & Retirement Plan (No Bonus)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Lead Business System Developer to architect and modernize mission-critical systems for a major federal agency. This role bridges the gap between high-performance legacy mainframe environments and the future of AI-driven, cloud-ready enterprise solutions.

Core Responsibilities:

Architecture & Development:

Architect and maintain high-performance applications using COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and IDMS . Online Transaction Processing (OLTP): Build and support real-time, high-volume systems using CICS and TSQ .

Data Optimization:

Engineer robust storage solutions with VSAM and optimize SQL/DB2 queries for maximum reliability and speed.

Modernization & AI:

Identify and implement AI-driven tools to automate processes and enhance development efficiency; stay ahead of technical advancements to recommend modernization paths for legacy systems.

Technical Leadership:

Lead technical teams through code reviews, prepare comprehensive documentation (specifications, flowcharts), and collaborate with stakeholders on modernization initiatives.

Required Qualifications Specialized Experience:

Extensive professional experience specifically in: Designing and maintaining mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, VSAM, and JCL . Managing data integration/migration with DB2, SQL, and IDMS . Architecting or modernizing legacy enterprise systems.

Leadership:

Proven experience leading technical teams and collaborating with stakeholders.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Clearance:

Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust clearance.

Pay:

$150,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Vision insurance

Experience:

COBOL:

8 years (Required)

JCL:

8 years (Required)

IDMS:

2 years (Required) DB2: 5 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Woodlawn, MD 21207 (Required)

Work Location:

In person