Sr Natural, COBOL batch Programmer; SNAP, TANF, Adabas, Linux

State of Mississippi – Senior Natural/ADABAS Developer (Linux) – 152338 – 100% Onsite Posting Close Date: 12/17/2025 3:00:00 PM

We are looking for a talented and highly effective Senior Natural/ADABAS Developer to join our development and support team. The developer will support, enhance and maintain the statewide SNAP/TANF Eligibility Determination system. Enhancements will utilize the latest technologies as needed to interface/integrate with other systems on different platforms and to automate current processes. On‑call support is required.

• Enterprise system programming experience in NATURAL AND COBOL batch programming 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 Micro Focus COBOL.
• Experience in the analysis, design, and programming of large or complex development projects on large‑scale IBM Mainframe/Linux systems.
• Experience with automated eligibility determination systems specifically SNAP and TANF Eligibility, SNAP E&T, Benefits, Benefit Recovery.
• Ability to provide recommendations regarding enhancements to the systems and processes.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and updating documentation for procedures, policies, and processes.

• 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.
• Experience interpreting, designing and implementing federal and state mandates in Linux systems such as MAVS.

• 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• Experience converting outdated technologies to new cutting‑edge technologies.