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State of Mississippi - Developer - Senior Natural Developer - MS - MDHS - 156569(100% Onsite)
Duration: 02/01/2029
Rate: Based on Experience
Location: 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211
Work Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM (40 hours/ week).Occasional Overtime On-Call Required: Yes, Rotating Schedule
Background Check - Fingerprint Screen
Posting Close Date: 3/25/2026 4:00:00 PM 100% onsite. Do NOT submit remote or hybrid candidates, they will not make exceptions Project Name: MAVERICS MAVERICS System Support Team Agency: MDHS 100% onsite. Do NOT submit remote or hybrid candidates, they will not make exceptions. There is NOT an incumbent for this position. This is a repost of JP# 152338, the candidate tried to make it remote and as I keep saying, they will NOT make exceptions, please make this clear to your candidates, they are just wasting everyone's time if they think they can turn this into a remote opportunity.
IMPORTANT: MDHS requires a fingerprint screen, the process is messy and can take over one month, do NOT submit candidates seeking work immediately, they will just leave before they can start the contract. Ideally you should submit candidates that have an upcoming contract end date in the next month or two. If your candidate is offered the position and they are currently working do NOT tell them to give a notice, they should wait until the prints are cleared and then give their notice. Description We are looking for a talented and highly effective Senior Natural/ADABAS Developer to join our development and support team. We are currently supporting, enhancing and maintaining the statewide SNAP/TANF Eligibility Determination system. The enhancements include use of latest technologies as needed to interface/integrate with other systems on different platforms and automation of current processes. On-call support is required Required Skills/Experience Enterprise System Programming experience in NATURAL AND COBOL batch programing utilizing ADABAS database in a Linux Environment. Experienced in troubleshooting complex SNAP and TANF eligibility determination systems in a Linux environment utilizing Natural One IDE and MicroFocus COBOL.
10 Years
Experience in the analysis, design, and programming of large or complex development projects on large-scale IBM Mainframe/Linux systems.
6 Years
Experience with automated eligibility determination systems specifically SNAP and TANF Eligibility, SNAP E&T, Benefits, Benefit Recovery 6 Years
Business Skill Set/Requirements
Requirement
Ability to provide recommendations regarding enhancements to the systems and processes
6 Years
Experience developing, maintaining, and updating
documentation for procedures, policies, and
processes
6 Year
Technical/Business Skill Set
Requirement
Knowledge of SNAP and TANF eligibility and economic assistance policies and procedures, and current state and
federal mandates as implemented or similar to those in MAVS, the Mississippi statewide eligibility determination system.
6 Year
Experience interpreting, designing and implementing federal and state mandates in Linux systems such as MAVS.
6 Year
Preferred/Not Required
Skill Level
Required/Preferred
Comments
Operating Systems
Linux
5-7 years
Preferred
Windows
3-5 years
Required
Mainframe
7 years
Required
Programming Language/Development Tools
Natural/Natural One Developer
5-7 years
Required
COBOL/MF Enterprise Developer
5-7 years
Required
Database Systems/Database Tools
ADABAS
5-7 years
Required
Relational Database Systems (DB2/SQL)
3-5 years
Preferred
Framework/SLD/Methodology
Agile
3-5 years
Preferred
SDLC
3-5 years
Required
QA/Testing – Approaches, Application
Enterprise Developer Animator
3-5 years
State of Mississippi - Developer - Senior Natural Developer - MS - MDHS - 156569(100% Onsite)
Duration: 02/01/2029
Rate: Based on Experience
Location: 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211
Work Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM (40 hours/ week).Occasional Overtime On-Call Required: Yes, Rotating Schedule
Background Check - Fingerprint Screen
Posting Close Date: 3/25/2026 4:00:00 PM 100% onsite. Do NOT submit remote or hybrid candidates, they will not make exceptions Project Name: MAVERICS MAVERICS System Support Team Agency: MDHS 100% onsite. Do NOT submit remote or hybrid candidates, they will not make exceptions. There is NOT an incumbent for this position. This is a repost of JP# 152338, the candidate tried to make it remote and as I keep saying, they will NOT make exceptions, please make this clear to your candidates, they are just wasting everyone's time if they think they can turn this into a remote opportunity.
IMPORTANT: MDHS requires a fingerprint screen, the process is messy and can take over one month, do NOT submit candidates seeking work immediately, they will just leave before they can start the contract. Ideally you should submit candidates that have an upcoming contract end date in the next month or two. If your candidate is offered the position and they are currently working do NOT tell them to give a notice, they should wait until the prints are cleared and then give their notice. Description We are looking for a talented and highly effective Senior Natural/ADABAS Developer to join our development and support team. We are currently supporting, enhancing and maintaining the statewide SNAP/TANF Eligibility Determination system. The enhancements include use of latest technologies as needed to interface/integrate with other systems on different platforms and automation of current processes. On-call support is required Required Skills/Experience Enterprise System Programming experience in NATURAL AND COBOL batch programing utilizing ADABAS database in a Linux Environment. Experienced in troubleshooting complex SNAP and TANF eligibility determination systems in a Linux environment utilizing Natural One IDE and MicroFocus COBOL.
10 Years
Experience in the analysis, design, and programming of large or complex development projects on large-scale IBM Mainframe/Linux systems.
6 Years
Experience with automated eligibility determination systems specifically SNAP and TANF Eligibility, SNAP E&T, Benefits, Benefit Recovery 6 Years
Business Skill Set/Requirements
Requirement
Ability to provide recommendations regarding enhancements to the systems and processes
6 Years
Experience developing, maintaining, and updating
documentation for procedures, policies, and
processes
6 Year
Technical/Business Skill Set
Requirement
Knowledge of SNAP and TANF eligibility and economic assistance policies and procedures, and current state and
federal mandates as implemented or similar to those in MAVS, the Mississippi statewide eligibility determination system.
6 Year
Experience interpreting, designing and implementing federal and state mandates in Linux systems such as MAVS.
6 Year
Preferred/Not Required
- Ability to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.
- Strong oral and written communication, and time management skills.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and On-call support is required
- Ability to work independently but effectively with a team to accomplish team projects and solve technical problems.
- Ability to conceive and/or develop creative solutions and possess strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience with SCRUM /Iteration methodologies.
- Experience with Jira Software.
- Ability to work on many projects at one time.
- Experience converting out dated technologies to new cutting-edge technologies.
Skill Level
Required/Preferred
Comments
Operating Systems
Linux
5-7 years
Preferred
Windows
3-5 years
Required
Mainframe
7 years
Required
Programming Language/Development Tools
Natural/Natural One Developer
5-7 years
Required
COBOL/MF Enterprise Developer
5-7 years
Required
Database Systems/Database Tools
ADABAS
5-7 years
Required
Relational Database Systems (DB2/SQL)
3-5 years
Preferred
Framework/SLD/Methodology
Agile
3-5 years
Preferred
SDLC
3-5 years
Required
QA/Testing – Approaches, Application
Enterprise Developer Animator
3-5 years