What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Developer - Mainframe position at SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA?
The Job
The Innovation and Technology Department is at the forefront of driving digital transformation and innovation, consistently delivering cutting-edge solutions to enhance county operations. Recognized for its excellence, the department has been honored with prestigious awards, including the National Association of Counties (NACo) Award and the Digital Counties Award. These accolades underscore the team's commitment to leveraging technology to improve efficiency, increase accessibility, and foster community engagement, making it a leader in public sector innovation.
The Department (ITD) is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Developer- Mainframe* who is an expert in system analysis, automated systems design, database design, and applications programming. Senior Software Developer- Mainframe work both independently and as part of a team collaborating closely with all stakeholders ensuring timely delivery and/or resolution of reported issues and cutting-edge solutions.
Senior Software Developer- Mainframe leads department's efforts for recommending, evaluating and applying new technological developments to assigned projects. This senior role will be assigned the most complex projects- leading and directing the work of other support roles, as necessary, to drive productivity, project completion, and customer satisfaction.
*Official title is Programmer Analyst III. For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the Programmer Analyst III job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
To learn more, click below:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment .
Availability: Incumbents may occasionally work evening and weekend hours. Some overtime, on-call, or call back work may be required.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet BOTH the Experience Requirement and Education Requirement to qualify.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Four (4) years of full-time equivalent work experience in a production environment, within the past five (5) years, performing systems analysis, planning, and development for business applications projects. Must include one (1) year working as a project leader for large-scale projects and the use of a systems development methodology.
Qualifying experience must include use of ALL of the following:
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college level courses in programming, computer science, software engineering, or related field. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application if a Bachelor's degree has not been conferred.
SUBSTITUTION: One (1) additional year of qualifying work experience may substitute for the education requirement.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before 5:00 PM PST, FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 . Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Administrative Services Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 5/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Innovation and Technology Department is at the forefront of driving digital transformation and innovation, consistently delivering cutting-edge solutions to enhance county operations. Recognized for its excellence, the department has been honored with prestigious awards, including the National Association of Counties (NACo) Award and the Digital Counties Award. These accolades underscore the team's commitment to leveraging technology to improve efficiency, increase accessibility, and foster community engagement, making it a leader in public sector innovation.
The Department (ITD) is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Developer- Mainframe* who is an expert in system analysis, automated systems design, database design, and applications programming. Senior Software Developer- Mainframe work both independently and as part of a team collaborating closely with all stakeholders ensuring timely delivery and/or resolution of reported issues and cutting-edge solutions.
Senior Software Developer- Mainframe leads department's efforts for recommending, evaluating and applying new technological developments to assigned projects. This senior role will be assigned the most complex projects- leading and directing the work of other support roles, as necessary, to drive productivity, project completion, and customer satisfaction.
*Official title is Programmer Analyst III. For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the Programmer Analyst III job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
To learn more, click below:
- San Bernardino County website
- Innovation and Technology Department
- San Bernardino County Vision
- ITD's Awards
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment .
Availability: Incumbents may occasionally work evening and weekend hours. Some overtime, on-call, or call back work may be required.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet BOTH the Experience Requirement and Education Requirement to qualify.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Four (4) years of full-time equivalent work experience in a production environment, within the past five (5) years, performing systems analysis, planning, and development for business applications projects. Must include one (1) year working as a project leader for large-scale projects and the use of a systems development methodology.
Qualifying experience must include use of ALL of the following:
- Maintaining structured COBOL programs
- IBM z/OS mainframe environment experience
- IMS and/or DB2 databases
- Proficiency with Endeavor or other versioning tool
- TSO screen and their various options
- IBM utilities like IEBEGENER, IDCAMS, etc.
-AND-
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college level courses in programming, computer science, software engineering, or related field. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application if a Bachelor's degree has not been conferred.
SUBSTITUTION: One (1) additional year of qualifying work experience may substitute for the education requirement.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- 7 years experience maintaining structured COBOL programs
- Expert level JCL knowledge
- VB6 experience
- 3-5 years experience with IMS and/or DB2 databases
- IBM AFP forms experience
- Good communication skills, ability to manage project tasks independently and communicate with clients.
- Ability to handle changes in business requirements and set priorities across multiple projects.
- Experience with generative AI technologies, multi-agent systems, and RAG architecture.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before 5:00 PM PST, FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 . Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Administrative Services Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 5/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific