Business systems developer

Alpha Technologies Inc

Baltimore, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$187,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Solutions, Cloud Computing, Cobol Programming Language, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Data Management, Data Migration, Database Optimization, Documentation, Federal Government, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM DB2, IDMS (Integrated Database Management System), Information Technology & Information Systems, JCL (Job Control Language), Leadership, Mainframe Computer, SQL (Structured Query Language), SQL Databases, Software Administration, System Architecture, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Transaction Processing/Management
LOCATION
Baltimore, MD
POSTED
20 days ago
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.

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Alpha Technologies Inc