Application Architect

PlanIT Group is seeking three Application Architects (Mainframe Modernization) to support our Federal customer in the Washington, DC area. Overview - Title: Application Architects (Mainframe Modernization) - Labor Category: Architect IV - Location: Remote - Anticipated Start Date: 05/01/24 - Duration: 4/21/2029 - Education Requirement: Must have a bachelor's degree - Project: Business Master File Modernization (BMF Mod) - Modernize IRS legacy Tax processing systems - Support IRS IT Application Development (AD) and IRS IT Enterprise Service (ES) organizations - Align with IRS IT Modernization Business Plan - Improve taxpayer experience, increase voluntary compliance, reduce reliance on legacy technology Responsibilities - Provide support and assistance to design, development, integrate, test, and deploy a modernized BMF platform - Support day-to-day Operations & Maintenance (O&M) work based on IRS priorities - Plan for project management, O&M, development, modernization, enhancements, software development, legislative changes, and developmental O&M upgrades Required skills/Level of Experience - At least 15 years of experience with architectural frameworks and how to design applications - Experience developing physical and logical architecture, leveraging client templates/processes - At least 15 years of work experience demonstrating knowledge of: - z/OS - Assembly Language - DB2 - QSAM - IMS - CA Endevor - BMC Control-M - JCL and other core IBM mainframe technologies Nice to have skills - Active IRS MBI Clearance (Highly Desirable) Required Skills - Java - Mainframe programming and Migration - Z/OS understanding - Modernization approaches - Understanding cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) - Understanding application analysis tools - Strong communication skills Security and eligibility - To be considered for work, a candidate must be either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien (No H1B visa holders) - Candidate must also have a bachelor's degree