Nov 22, 2025

Assembler Language Coder (ALC) - Developer Role

Job Description

Assembler Language Coder

Location- Remote

Clearance- IRS MBI

This program requires US Citizenship

Description of Assignment:

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):

  • 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.

  • Working knowledge of mainframe tools including TSO, JCL, Control-M

  • 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, DB2, 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

Staff resource skillsets should include:

  • 10+ years of overall experience

  • A minimum of 8* years of coding.

  • Experience with mainframe 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 is a plus

  • Experience with JIRA is a plus

  • Exposure to DB2 is a plus

  • Understanding and functioning knowledge of RQM is a plus

  • Bachelor's Degree or above preferred. More experience is required for non-degreed candidates.

Professional skills:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with client stakeholders at all organizational and technical levels

  • Excellent time management

Position Details:

  • Pay Rate / Range: $44- $50/hr

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

  • Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
  1. Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings

  2. Weekly Direct Deposit

  3. Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off

  4. 401(k) with match

  5. Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages

  6. Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs

  7. Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership

  8. BB&T @ Work Program

ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans