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Lead Business Systems Developer

Alpha Technologies Inc.
Woodlawn, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2026

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

Salary : $150,000 - $190,000

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