Our client is seeking a Junior Mainframe Specialist to support a federal client in Dublin, OH. This is a hybrid work environment with consideration for remote employees. Qualified candidates must be eligible for Public Trust (U.S. citizenship required)
Analyze, document, and map legacy code written in Assembler, FOCUS, REXX, COBOL, and JCL
Capture business rules and data flows for modernization initiativesSupport requirements workshops, translating functional needs into user stories and technical tasksDevelop and unit‑test low‑complexity code fixes and enhancements under senior guidanceContribute to API / web‑service wrappers that expose mainframe functionalityEstimate effort during sprint planning and update task status in JiraParticipate in daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectivesMaintain diagrams, knowledge bases, and SharePoint repositoriesBasic Qualifications:0–2 years professional programming experience OR relevant internship / academic projectsCoursework or exposure to at least one mainframe language (Assembler, COBOL, REXX, FOCUS, or JCL)Familiarity with version control, testing fundamentals, and SDLC conceptsStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skillsEligible for Public Trust (U.S. citizenship required)Preferred Qualifications:Lab or project experience with z/OS, TSO/ISPF, or job schedulers (e.g., Control‑M)Exposure to APIs, web services, or microservices integrationFamiliarity with Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Visio, Excel, and SharePoint * Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid delivery models Education:Bachelor’s in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experiencePowered by JazzHR