Senior Natural ADABAS Developer

S R International•Jackson, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) is seeking an experienced Senior Natural/ADABAS Developer to support, enhance, and maintain the statewide SNAP/TANF Eligibility Determination System. The role includes developing system enhancements, integrating the eligibility system with applications on other platforms, and automating existing processes. The position is based onsite at 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, Mississippi 39211. The stated duration is at least two years from the projected start date. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime. The rate is based on experience.

Requirements

At least 10 years of programming experience with Natural and ADABAS, including running Natural processes in batch using JCL and/or SCL, as well as online processing.
Experience analyzing, designing, and programming large or complex development projects on IBM Mainframe/Linux systems.
At least 4 years of experience with automated eligibility determination systems.
At least 3 years of experience providing subject matter expertise on system architectures.
At least 3 years of experience recommending system and process enhancements.
At least 3 years of experience developing, maintaining, and updating procedures, policies, and process documentation.
At least 2 years of knowledge of SNAP and TANF eligibility, economic assistance policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal mandates, including systems similar to Mississippi's MAVS.
At least 2 years of experience interpreting, designing, and implementing federal and state mandates in Linux systems such as MAVS.
At least 2 years of experience promoting system notices from testing environments through production.

Nice To Haves

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Excellent time management, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to complete projects and resolve technical issues.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop creative solutions.
Experience with Scrum/Agile iteration methodologies.
Experience with Jira Software.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience modernizing or converting outdated technologies to newer platforms.

Responsibilities

Support, enhance, and maintain the statewide SNAP/TANF Eligibility Determination System.
Develop system enhancements.
Integrate the eligibility system with applications on other platforms.
Automate existing processes.
Analyze, design, and program large or complex development projects on IBM Mainframe/Linux systems.
Provide subject matter expertise on system architectures.
Recommend system and process enhancements.
Develop, maintain, and update procedures, policies, and process documentation.
Interpret, design, and implement federal and state mandates in Linux systems such as MAVS.
Promote system notices from testing environments through production.