• Assembly Language Developer

    SAIC (VA)


    Description

    SAIC is seeking a highly experienced Assembly Language Developer with deep expertise in IBM z/OS mainframe environments, IRS Core Record Layouts (CRL), and legacy system modernization. The ideal candidate will support the extraction of business rules from legacy code, assist in code conversion to modern platforms, and work with mission-critical IRS systems such as the Individual Master File (IMF) and Business Master File (BMF). Key responsibilities include:

     

    + Analyze, maintain, and enhance legacy code written in IBM z/OS assembly language.

    + Extract business rules from existing assembly code and assist in code conversion efforts.

    + Work with IRS Core Record Layouts (CRL) and QSAM data formats to support data processing and transformation.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate interpretation and migration of legacy logic.

    + Utilize CA Endevor Software Change Manager (SCM) for version control, release management, and secure code handling.

    + Leverage BMC Control-M for job scheduling, workflow automation, and monitoring batch job execution.

    Qualifications

    Required:

    + BS and 5 years of experience with architectural frameworks and application design.

    + Active IRS MBI Clearance.

    + In-depth knowledge of IBM z/OS assembly language, including:

    + Assembly instructions, addressing modes, and data manipulation techniques.

    + Job control processing and JCL.

    + Familiarity with IBM mainframe architecture, including:

    + Storage hierarchy (registers, memory, I/O).

    + System calls (SVCs) and interrupt handling.

    + Experience with IRS Core Record Layouts (CRL) and QSAM/VSAM data formats (highly desirable).

    + Experience with IRS IMF or BMF systems (highly desirable).

    + Proficiency with CA Endevor SCM for secure and controlled software development lifecycle management.

    + Experience with BMC Control-M for job automation and workflow orchestration.

    + Strong understanding of mainframe development tools, including debuggers, assemblers, linkers, and utilities.

    + Familiarity with DB2 and other legacy data storage formats.

    + Understanding of Java programming, including:

    + Object-oriented principles, syntax, libraries, and frameworks.

    + Ability to map assembly logic to Java constructs (loops, conditionals, functions, design patterns).

     

    Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

    REQNUMBER: 2506946

    SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability