ALC Tester

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Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced ALC Tester that will be critical members of a leading IT firm that’s built on quality and integrity. This role is located in Lanham, MD but is also open to REMOTE.

The ideal candidate will work in an Agile team to support back-end mainframe systems and provide interfaces to front-end systems. This means that they can develop mainframe applications (with databases and mainframe systems).

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions.
• Analyze existing software as well as incoming business rules and conversion details, producing application requirements and detailed design documents.
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.
• Write effective interfaces to system applications and services.
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software and assist in defect resolution.
• Create security and data protection settings.
• Build features and applications with a high availability design.
• Write technical documentation.
• Work as part of application development teams in Java, MongoDB, and other technologies to implement client enterprise systems.
• Participate in walkthroughs/meetings/reviews/coordination efforts.
• Provide individual status in Daily Scrum Calls for assigned work items.

• A minimum of 8 years of coding experience.
• Working knowledge of mainframe tools including TSO, JCL, Control-M.
• Hands-on experience with Linux, z/OS, bash shell scripting.
• Hands on experience with JCL development.
• Ability to perform code merging activities using source code control systems.
• Prior experience working on Agile teams.
• Demonstrated ability to seek out information (proactive learning).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.
• Experience with legacy IRS Masterfile (IMF or BMF) and or CADE2 - a plus
• Experience with Ansible - a plus
• Exposure to MongoDB - a plus
• Understanding and functioning knowledge of RQM - a plus

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with client stakeholders at all organizational and technical levels
• Excellent time management
• Ability to contribute to a high-performing, motivated workgroup by applying interpersonal and collaboration skills to achieve project goals.
• Experience with Microsoft products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint)

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a relevant discipline - preferred
  • more experience is required for non-degreed candidates

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or have work authorization with an active MBI clearance or the ability to obtain it

Venture Talent Consulting is an AA/EOE/M/F/Disabled/VET Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability.