What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mainframe Software Developer position at CACI?
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Senior Mainframe Software Developer to join the CACI HUDCAPS team. This role is a 100% remote position and focused on a dual-path strategy: maintaining a critical legacy financial management system while leading modernization initiatives.
You’ll work on HUDCAPS, a large COBOL application utilizing Db2 and VSAM. The system includes a C/C# GUI for Windows that communicates via TCP/IP and CICS. This role is ideal for a senior engineer who excels at both heads-down development and modernizing solutions with customers beyond the mainframe.
Responsibilities:
- Software Development: Research, design, develop, and modify software systems including COBOL applications and batch jobs using JCL.
- System Improvements: Present ideas for system enhancements and maintain knowledge of feature or technical changes within the application.
- Modernization: Transition workflows from legacy green-screens to modern tools such as Zowe and VS Code.
- Analysis & Estimation: Conduct impact analysis for software changes and develop detailed technical designs and cost/task estimates.
- Requirement Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, designers, and subject matter experts to define requirements and technical solutions.
- Code Implementation: Produce detailed specifications, write software code, and develop interfaces or conversion routines leveraging APIs.
- Testing & Quality: Conduct unit tests, document findings, and support formal testing.
- Lifecycle Management: Manage code migrations and adhere to program configuration change control standards and tools like Endevor CM and Gitlab.
- Operational Support: Support the nightly batch cycles, participate in an on-call rotation, and provide daily system status updates.
Qualifications:
Required:
- U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a NACI security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience, OR a High School Diploma plus 12 years of experience.
- 4 years of hands-on experience with JCL and COBOL development.
- Proficient in IBM z/OS utilities, TSO, and ISPF.
- Understanding of the structure and functionality of COTS applications (e.g., Oracle, SAP, and Momentum).
- Strong interest in or experience with adopting modern platforms like Zowe and VS Code.
- Ability to work independently in a small-team environment and lead technical discussions with stakeholders.
Desired:
- Modern Tooling: Experience using Zowe and VS Code for mainframe development.
- Database & Middleware: Familiarity with Db2, SQL, or CICS.
- Change Management: Experience with Endevor CM tool and Git.
- Programming & Scripting: Knowledge of C/C#, REXX, or SAS.
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$75,200-$158,100CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Salary : $75,200 - $158,100