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You will work with a team of engineers to understand existing business logic, document legacy code, and guide the design of equivalent solutions in modern environments.\r\nAbout TILO DYNAMICS LLC Tilo Dynamics is a Washington, DC–based professional services firm specializing in IT, data analytics, systems engineering, and staffing solutions. As a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE), we partner with government agencies and private sector organizations to deliver innovative, cost-effective results. Our team brings a blend of technical expertise and human-centered problem solving, with a strong commitment to quality, collaboration, and client success.\r\nDescription Responsibilities Analyze and document existing mainframe modules (Assembler, COBOL, or other low-level code).\r\nDesign, develop, and maintain JCL and mainframe processes to meet project requirements.\r\nReverse engineer undocumented code to extract business logic and processing rules.\r\nCollaborate with Java developers to ensure accurate conversion of legacy code.\r\nSupport modernization by translating legacy data and workflows into scalable Java solutions.\r\nWork within Agile teams, contributing to sprints, planning, and peer reviews.\r\nProvide technical guidance on mainframe systems and assist with testing, validation, and integration.\r\nQualifications Required\r\n5+ years of experience in mainframe software development (Assembler, COBOL, PL/I, or related).\r\nProficiency in JCL and mainframe environments (z/OS, MVS, or equivalent).\r\nStrong skills in analyzing and reverse engineering legacy applications.\r\nExperience supporting large-scale government or enterprise systems.\r\nExcellent documentation and communication skills; ability to explain legacy logic to modern development teams.\r\nPreferred\r\nFamiliarity with Assembler Language Code (ALC).\r\nExperience with IRS systems (BMF, IMF, CADE2) or other federal financial systems.\r\nExisting or prior IRS MBI clearance.\r\nExperience assisting with legacy-to-Java or legacy-to-cloud migration projects.\r\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).\r\nWhy Join Us At Tilo Dynamics, we specialize in IT, data analytics, systems engineering, and staffing solutions for federal and commercial clients. 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