Senior Natural ADABAS Developer

Job Title: Senior Natural ADABAS Developer

Job Code: MS 167601 Client: State of Mississippi – Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) Location: Jackson, Mississippi (100% Onsite) Duration: At least 2 years from projected start date Rate: Based on experience Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (40 hours/week); occasional overtime Work Location: 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211

Position Overview The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) is seeking an experienced Senior Natural/ADABAS Developer to join its development and support team.

The selected candidate will support, enhance, and maintain the statewide SNAP/TANF Eligibility Determination System. Responsibilities include developing system enhancements, integrating the eligibility system with applications on other platforms, and automating existing processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 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.
• 4+ years of experience with automated eligibility determination systems.
• 3+ years of experience providing subject matter expertise on system architectures.
• 3+ years of experience recommending system and process enhancements.
• 3+ years of experience developing, maintaining, and updating procedures, policies, and process documentation.
• 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.
• 2+ years of experience interpreting, designing, and implementing federal and state mandates in Linux systems such as MAVS.
• 2+ years of experience promoting system notices from testing environments through production.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• 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 the 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• Experience modernizing or converting outdated technologies to newer platforms.

Primary Skills Natural, Natural One, ADABAS, IBM Mainframe, JCL, SCL, Linux, SQL, Web Services/API, Natural One SAG Designer, Software Development, System Architecture, SNAP/TANF Eligibility Systems, MAVS, Automated Eligibility Determination, Systems Integration, Process Automation, SDLC, Agile/Scrum, Jira, System Enhancements, Technical Documentation, Problem Solving.