Mainframe Programmers

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

CICS COBOL, Cobol Mainframe, DB2, JCL, Mainframe Applications

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact specializing in enterprise applications and system modernization. We are seeking technical professionals dedicated to enhancing the performance and efficiency of mainframe systems for federal, state, and local government customers. We are looking for skilled Mainframe Developers with expertise in COBOL and DB2 to join our dynamic team.

Job Summary

The Mainframe Developer will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, and maintaining mainframe applications using COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2 and related technologies. This role requires collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions that meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications using COBOL and DB2.
• Analyze and understand business requirements to design effective technical solutions.
• Perform system and data analysis to identify and resolve application issues.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
• Optimize existing applications for performance and reliability.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and other developers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for mainframe applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in mainframe development using COBOL and DB2.
• Strong understanding of mainframe technologies and architectures.
• Proficiency in JCL (Job Control Language) and CICS (Customer Information Control System).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or certification in a related field.
• Experience with other mainframe tools and technologies (e.g., VSAM, IMS).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Additional Information:

This is a contingent posting to support rolling recruitment across multiple programs, with start dates starting anticipated in August 2026- December 2027.

Work will be on-site in Sacramento, CA. Some travel may be required.

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The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CA Sacramento

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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