Senior Natural Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Natural Developer (ADABAS)
Job Code: MS 164255
Client: State of Mississippi – MDHS
Location: Jackson, Mississippi (100% Onsite)
Duration: At Least 3 Years
Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week, occasional overtime)
Work Location: 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211
Background Check: Fingerprint Screening Required

Position Overview
The State of Mississippi is seeking an experienced Senior Natural/ADABAS Developer to support, enhance, and maintain the statewide Child Support System (METSS). The selected consultant will develop new enhancements, integrate with modern technologies and external systems, automate existing processes, and provide ongoing production support in a Linux-based enterprise environment.

Important: This is a 100% onsite position. There is an incumbent currently supporting the role, but the agency is required to interview additional qualified candidates. No MBR. Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience with Natural Programming and ADABAS
• Experience running Natural batch processes using JCL and/or SCL
• 2+ years of experience designing and developing applications on large-scale Linux systems
• 4+ years of experience with Automated Child Support Systems
• 3+ years providing System Architecture expertise 
• Experience recommending system and process enhancements 
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation, procedures, and policies 
• Experience training end users on software applications 
• Knowledge of Child Support policies, procedures, and federal/state mandates
• Experience implementing federal and state mandates within Linux-based systems such as METSS
• Strong troubleshooting and production support skills 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment 

Preferred Skills

• Web Services / API development 
• Natural One (SAG Designer) 
• SCRUM / Agile methodologies 
• Jira Software 
• Experience modernizing legacy technologies 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills 
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously 

Technical Environment

• Natural / Natural One
• ADABAS
• Linux
• Windows
• JCL / SCL
• Web Services / APIs
• Unit Testing
• Jira
• SCRUM / Agile

Primary Skills
Natural, ADABAS, Linux, JCL, SCL, Child Support Systems, METSS, Natural One, Web Services, API, Unit Testing, Windows, System Architecture, Jira, SCRUM, Legacy Modernization