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# Application Architect

- **Company:** PLANIT GROUP
- **Location:** Potomac, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Applications Architecture, Assembly Language, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, IBM DB2, Endevor, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Mainframe, Mainframes, Software Engineering, Z/OS, Mainframe Programming, Control M
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/application-architect-rockville-md--58b39377-018d-4d77-bcc3-87006fe62271

## About the Role

Software Development, Mainframe Computer, Project/Program Management, Testing, Business Plan, Technical Support, Process Improvement, Architectural Services, Software Design, Assembly Language, * At least 15 years of experience with Architectural frameworks and how to design applications

 * Experience developing physical and logical architecture, leveraging client template/process
 * At least 15 years of work experience demonstrating knowledge of z/OS, Assembly Language, DB2, QSAM, IMS, CA Endevor, BMC Control-M, JCL and other core IBM mainframe technologies.

Nice to have skills:

Active IRS MBI Clearance Highly Desirable

Required Skills:

Java, Mainframe programming and Migration

Z/OS

Understanding Modernization Approaches

Understanding Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure)

Understanding Application analysis tools

Strong communication skills.

To be considered for work, A CANDIDATE MUST BE EITHER A U.S. CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIEN (No H1 visa holders). A CANDIDATE MUST ALSO HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE.

## Description

PlanIT Group is seeking (3) Application Architects (Mainframe Modernization ) to support our Federal customer in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate will have or previously have had an Active IRS MBI Clearance (Highly Desirable). Provide support and assistance to design, development, integrate, test, and deploy a modernized BMF platform and support day-to-day Operations & Maintenance (O&M) work based on IRS priorities. Provide for project management, O&M, development, modernization, enhancements, software development, legislative changes, and developmental O&M upgrades., Provide support and assistance to design, development, integrate, test, and deploy a modernized BMF platform and support day-to-day Operations & Maintenance (O&M) work based on IRS priorities. Provide for project management, O&M, development, modernization, enhancements, software development, legislative changes, and developmental O&M upgrades.