что используют в IRS

От неизвестного рекрутера пришло:

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Job Title: IBM Assembly Language Programmer

USA

8-20 Years

Job Description:

Job Summary:

* 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

* Candidates must meet requirements to obtain and maintain an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) clearance (active IRS Moderate Risk MBI is a plus)
* Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years, and be Federal Tax compliant
* 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.

PROJECT SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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
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
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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То есть, что мы видим? Что эта вакансия в IRS, и там до сих пор мало того, что запускают программы на ассемблере ИБМовских мейнфреймов, но и до сих пор пишут их на том же ассемблере! Как говорится, O_o

P.S. В зиване человек не поленился порыться глубже:
Хмм, таки COBOL и ASM; 60+ лет софтинке (IMF):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individual_Master_File
https://www.nextgov.com/modernization/2018/03/irs-system-processing-your-taxes-almost-60-years-old/146770/
The IRS’ Individual Master File may be the oldest IT system in government and its failure could disrupt tax processing nationwide.

Вот на CADE2 перейдут, добавят к COBOL-у Jav-у - вот тут то все и навернется ;-)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customer_Account_Data_Engine

Хотя IMF похоже еще поживет:
However, CADE 2's major functionality is not expected to be used until 2023 (as of 2021) and the full system is not expected to be implemented until 2030

новый 1999-й год?

Нынче в прессе радости, что вот, в 4-м квартале рост ВНП на 3 с лишним процента. А теперь берем и читаем, что было в 1999 году:

https://www.bea.gov/news/1999/gross-domestic-product-3rd-quarter-1999-advance-revised-estimates-1959-99#:~:text=From%20the%20first%20quarter%20of%201991%20to%20the,it%20continues%20to%20show%20a%20two-decade%20long%20downtrend.

Real gross domestic product -- the output of goods and services produced by labor and property located in the United States -- increased at an annual rate of 4.8 percent in the third quarter of 1999, according to advance estimates released by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 1.9 percent.

3-й квартал 1999 года - это когда все только-только началось сыпаться по углам, а в общем все воспринималось как продолжение бурного роста. До больших компаний, про сокращения в которых пишут сейчас, тогда сыпанье еще не дошло.

опять режут медикэр

В продолжение https://sab123.dreamwidth.org/719293.html:

https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/01/25/we-should-be-screaming-biden-admin-is-threatening-medicare-advantage-and-the-gop-is-silent-1430845/

Как Обама с Бидоном в свое время резали Медикэр, так Бидон нынче продолжает. Мне особо нравится, как коммунячьи пропагандисты "факт-чекеры" пишут, что частные планы требуют обязательного предварительного подтверждения на процедуры и много отказывают, а на самом деле эти требования и отказы происходят от федералов, гнобящих частные планы.