**Assembler Language Coder**

**Location- Remote**

**Clearance- IRS MBI**

**_This program requires US Citizenship_**

**Description of Assignment:**

Work in an Agile team to support back-end mainframe systems and provide interfaces to front-end systems. This means that they can develop mainframe applications (with databases and mainframe systems):

+ 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.

+ Working knowledge of mainframe tools including TSO, JCL, Control-M

+ 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, DB2, 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

**Staff resource skillsets should include:**

+ 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 JIRA is a plus

+ Exposure to DB2 is a plus

+ Understanding and functioning knowledge of RQM is a plus

* Bachelor's Degree or above preferred. More experience is required for non-degreed candidates.

**Professional skills:**

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills with client stakeholders at all organizational and technical levels

+ Excellent time management

**Position Details:**

+ Pay Rate / Range: $44- $50/hr

_The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions._

+ Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings

2. Weekly Direct Deposit

3. Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off

4. 401(k) with match

5. Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages

6. Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs

7. Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership

8. BB&T @ Work Program

**_ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans_**

Job #NLX284612805