Senior ALC Developer

About the role

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in delivering essential services that help taxpayers navigate and meet their tax obligations. Through innovative solutions, operational excellence, and a commitment to public service, we help the IRS enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and strengthen mission outcomes.

Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are central to our culture. We invest in our employees through training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities, empowering our teams to deliver meaningful results while supporting one of the nation's most important public service missions.

This full time position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. A current MBI is preferred.

Maximus is seeking a Sr. Assembler Language Computer (ALC) Programmer to support our Internal Revenue Service (IRS) IO&A project.

This position is remote, and candidates must meet requirements to obtain and maintain an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) clearance (active IRS Moderate Risk MBI is a plus).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Preform requirements analysis to develop detailed technical specifications and anticipate integration considerations.

- Design and implement complex software components and perform advanced programming tasks across multiple technologies.

- Resolve complex defects, evaluate broader system impacts, and develop robust enhancements.

- Drive improvements in coding standards, development workflows, testing strategies, and operational practices.

- Provide knowledge transfer, coaching, and informal mentoring to lower‑level developers.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Create, update, test, and maintain IBM ALC programs.

- Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure that they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.

- Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment.

- Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.

- Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.

- Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.

- Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software as a systems programmer.

- Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, adding comments to software application code so others can understand the program.

- Prepare and maintain detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language.

- Work with CSA’s (Computer Systems Analysts) to define and resolve problems in running computer programs.

Minimum Requirements

'- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Computer Professional Job Profile.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required. An additional four (4) years of related experience may substitute for degree.

- At least five (5) years of related experience required.

- Candidates must meet requirements to obtain and maintain an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) clearance (active IRS Moderate Risk MBI is a plus).

- Experience with IBM ALC programming language in a Z/OS environment.

- Experience with IBM Job Control Language (JCL).

- Good verbal and written communication skills.

- Demonstrated success in client support.

- Ability to interface with all levels of management.

- Ability to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision and guidance.

- Excellent time management, scheduling and organizational skills.

- Ability to work well independently or in a team setting.

- Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, procedures, directives, and risk management processes.

- Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for at least three (3) years, and Federal Tax compliant.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- At least eight (8) years of related experience preferred.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Ability to work well independently or in a team setting.

- Preferred qualifications and experience include: experience with TSO, File Manager, ISPF, Endevor, and IBM utilities including De-Bug; experience with IRS Corporate Systems.

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Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$120,000

Maximum Salary

$165,000

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