IT Applications Developer - MMIS

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $29.348 Job Posting: JR2026-00027247 IT Applications Developer - MMIS (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 06-24-2026 Job Description: The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an IT Applications Developer – MMIS to play a key role in developing and supporting the mainframe systems that power critical Medicaid services. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented developer with COBOL expertise who enjoys solving complex production issues, enhancing system performance, and contributing to large-scale development efforts in a structured mainframe environment. If you bring experience with COBOL, DB2, CICS, and SQL—and want your work to support healthcare access for thousands of Nebraskans—this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This is a full-time/permanent on-site role in Lincoln, Nebraska. Not eligible to be a contracted position. **The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for this position or accept STEM OPT (form i-983) at any time. ** Examples of Work You will perform development, maintenance, and production support for the state’s mainframe Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). Work with business analysts, senior developers, and Medicaid program staff to implement efficient technical solutions to business needs. Other job duties include: Write, debug, document, and test COBOL/DB2/CICS programs in a mainframe environment. Analyze and resolve production issues Create detailed system design documents for system enhancement projects Assist senior application developers in large, complex development projects Maintain technical documentation Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Experience, education, or training in coding computer applications. Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s degree in computer programming or similar area. Experience developing and testing COBOL programs Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases Experience with JCL and CICS Experience with the software development lifecycle. Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln. No remote or hybrid work available. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Candidate must have strong technical and analytical skills. This position involves working directly with business staff and multiple other development teams on projects; interpersonal skills and teamwork are required. Candidates must have strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!