Java Native Developer - Information Technology Strategies

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Java Native Developer to work for our company.

Summary: 

• Client Agency is IRS.
• Must be able to pass IRS Background check (Basic eligibility requirements include: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card, clear criminal history, no recent or pending bankruptcies).  
• Will review and validate designs/configurations to ensure compliance with IRS policies and best practices.
• Collaborate across impacted areas and lead design and configuration review sessions.
• Lead, facilitate, and coordinate technical discussions related to Linux migration on the mainframe.
• Provide high-level architecture/design input and support to IRS operations for mainframe configurations.
• Coordinate activities across multiple workstreams to maintain schedules, collecting and reporting progress daily.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure operations issues, coordinating resolution efforts across teams.
• Monitor and report on the Parallel Operations (PO) program running on the IBM z/OS mainframe.
• Provide hands-on installation, configuration, and maintenance of Java applications on the IBM z/OS mainframe.
• Offer knowledge transfer and training to IRS support staff, including documenting processes, procedures, and system configurations.
• Ensure system performance and high service availability of IBM z/OS mainframe hardware.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to JCL and mainframe configurations, particularly for ITPE J12 and J15 deployments.
• Utilize various tools for application monitoring and reporting on the mainframe.
• Must be willing and able to work onsite in Washington, DC at least 50% of the time.

Requirements: 

• Must be able to pass IRS Background check (Basic eligibility requirements include: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card, clear criminal history, no recent or pending bankruptcies).  
• Must have deep hands-on experience with IBM z/OS mainframe and Java programming on the platform.
• Must have strong knowledge of IBM J9 JVM in JZOS environments, understanding how z/OS manages scheduling, resource allocation, and JNI handling.
• Experience with z/OS JCL, Control-M-O-B, and mainframe text editors like ISPF.
• Hands-on experience with SDSF, SMPe, and managing load libraries, job setups, and APF/ Lnklst.
• Proficiency with Program Libraries, Joblib, Steplib, batch job execution, output reading, file allocation, copying, and comparison.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Must have previous experience leading and facilitating technical discussions and meetings.
• Must be willing and able to work onsite in Washington, DC at least 50% of the time.

Work With Us

IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses.

IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as an SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles.

Benefits We Offer: 

• Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
• Dental and Orthodontia plan
• Vision Materials plan
• Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle

Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.