IT Applications Developer - MMIS
About The Position
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an IT Applications Developer – MMIS to play a key role in developing and supporting the mainframe systems that power critical Medicaid services. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented developer with COBOL expertise who enjoys solving complex production issues, enhancing system performance, and contributing to large-scale development efforts in a structured mainframe environment. If you bring experience with COBOL, DB2, CICS, and SQL—and want your work to support healthcare access for thousands of Nebraskans—this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This is a full-time/permanent on-site role in Lincoln, Nebraska. Not eligible to be a contracted position. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions, including STEP-OPT.
Requirements
- Experience, education, or training in coding computer applications.
- Candidate must have strong technical and analytical skills.
- This position involves working directly with business staff and multiple other development teams on projects; interpersonal skills and teamwork are required.
- Candidates must have strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in computer programming or similar area.
- Experience developing and testing COBOL programs
- Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases
- Experience with JCL and CICS
- Experience with the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Perform development, maintenance, and production support for the state’s mainframe Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS).
- Work with business analysts, senior developers, and Medicaid program staff to implement efficient technical solutions to business needs.
- Write, debug, document, and test COBOL/DB2/CICS programs in a mainframe environment.
- Analyze and resolve production issues
- Create detailed system design documents for system enhancement projects
- Assist senior application developers in large, complex development projects
- Maintain technical documentation
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
- Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
- Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!
- Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
- For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
