Role : Changeman ZMF Admin

Job type : Contract

Location: Hybrid to Reston, VA about once per month

2nd Interview will be in Person

Must have strong MF Changeman ZMF admin skills as well as IDZEE (Dev Ops)

Migration to IDZEE experience Idea

PURPOSE:
Organization is in the process migrating from the our existing mainframe SCM, ChangeMan ZMF, to a DevOps-based implementation using Bitbucket, Jenkins, and other tools built around a version of IBM Mainframe development accelerators. When the project is completed, the organization will be operating exclusively using the DevOps-based tools.

Performs complex analysis, design, development, testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment. Designs, develops/codes, tests, and documents critical and complex application programs for computer systems. Works with appropriate stakeholders to define system scope and objectives and establish baselines. Establishes project standards and processes. Breaks down software requirements and creates highly complex systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
25% Perform technical detail design, coding, testing of applications. Serves as subject matter expert for both customer and internal discussions related to maintaining and enhancing existing software systems. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. Deliver large systems for tens of thousands of users. Comply with code quality, migration and dev/ops standards and policies

25% Performs software analysis, including requirements and uses case development and design. Implements and documents source code to design specifications. Performs software testing including developing and running automated unit tests, drafting, and executing structured automated test cases. Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis.

25% Develops software solutions for enterprise environments and other technologies. Analyzes and implements functional and non-functional (e.g. performance, availability) requirements and designs, implements, and tests software. Performs operations & maintenance (O&M) of existing systems. Identifies areas for improvement and streamlining. Demonstrated experience with front-end and back-end programing and integration frameworks and tools. Assist in the estimation of development of application features

25% Provides direct technical support for high level, high visibility and critical trouble calls for supported applications. Works with cross functional teams to develop highly reliable software that runs at scale. Provides recommendations to infuse new technology. Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team. Play a crucial role in product scoping and roadmap / architecture discussions. Continually evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities, trends, and best practices. Mentoring of junior software engineers

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Education Details: Information Technology or Computer Science

Experience: 5 years experience with software development, basic coding and compilation, software architecture/design, user requirements definition and software specification development.

In Lieu of Education
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Very technically proficient in ChangeMan ZMF
Excellent knowledge of ZMF integration with such tools as RACF, XPEditer, JobScan, Email via SMTP, CICS, DB2, ISPF/TSO, Dialog Manager Panels/Skeletons and REXX programming
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Proven track record of excellent team management and conflict resolution
Experienced in managing a team in multiple offices and home-based locations
Customer service focused
Analytical and critical thinker, skilled in mediation
Consistently meet goals

Ability to communicate technical requirements to all levels of expertise., Advanced
Proficient in establishing and maintaining good working relationships., Advanced
Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)., Advanced
Proficient with integrating complex and/or existing systems., Advanced
Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. JavaScript, C, Python, etc.)., Advanced
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal., Advanced
Knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure),
Proficient Knowledge of database technologies (e.g. DB2, cloud, SQL, Oracle, Mongo DB, PostgreSQL, etc.),
Advanced Fundamental knowledge of software engineers' best practices, agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines
Proficient Knowledge of test-first practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) for unit tests and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for automated acceptance tests,
Advanced Strong experience with Deployment/Continuous Integration/ Continuous Testing/ Continuous Delivery processes and tools and have expertise in CI/CD tools and framework, Advanced
Knowledge of Code quality and promotion practices

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