Natural and Sequel Developer

Natural and Sequel Developer
Location: Onsite Mississippi
Contract Duration: November 6, 2026 November 6, 2028
Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week
Experience Level: Advanced / Senior
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Overtime: Occasional
On-Call: Yes Rotating Schedule
Travel: Not Required

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Natural and Sequel Developer to join the development and support team for the statewide SNAP/TANF Eligibility Determination System.
The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting, enhancing, and maintaining the MAVERICS system. The role involves developing system enhancements, integrating with applications across different platforms, modernizing existing technologies, and automating current business processes.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Natural programming, ADABAS databases, IBM Mainframe/Linux environments, and automated eligibility determination systems.
Key Responsibilities

• Support, enhance, and maintain the statewide SNAP/TANF Eligibility Determination System.
• Analyze, design, develop, and implement complex applications using Natural and ADABAS.
• Develop and execute Natural processes in both batch and online environments using JCL and/or SCL.
• Work on large-scale development projects involving IBM Mainframe and Linux systems.
• Provide subject matter expertise on system architecture and recommend improvements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance existing systems, business processes, and application functionality.
• Support integration and interfacing with other systems across different technology platforms.
• Automate existing processes and implement new technical solutions.
• Interpret and implement federal and state mandates within Linux-based systems.
• Support SNAP and TANF eligibility determination functionality in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation, system procedures, policies, and processes.
• Manage and promote system notices and changes through testing environments into production.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to resolve issues and deliver system enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Natural programming and ADABAS database utilization.
• Experience developing and executing Natural batch processes using JCL and/or SCL, as well as online processing.
• Experience analyzing, designing, and programming large or complex applications on IBM Mainframe/Linux systems.
• 4+ years of experience with automated eligibility determination systems.
• 3+ years of experience providing subject matter expertise on system architecture.
• 3+ years of experience recommending system and process enhancements.
• 3+ years of experience developing, maintaining, and updating technical documentation, procedures, policies, and processes.
• 2+ years of knowledge and experience with SNAP and TANF eligibility, economic assistance policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal mandates.
• 2+ years of experience interpreting, designing, and implementing federal and state mandates in Linux-based systems.
• 2+ years of experience promoting system notices and changes from testing environments through production.

Technical Skills
Required Skills

• Natural Programming Advanced
• ADABAS Advanced
• Natural One (SAG Designer) Intermediate
• Web Services / APIs Intermediate
• Relational Databases / SQL Intermediate
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Intermediate

Preferred Skills

• Linux Intermediate
• Windows Advanced
• IBM Mainframe Subject Matter Expert
• Agile Methodology Intermediate

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Scrum and iterative development methodologies.
• Experience using Jira Software.
• Experience modernizing or converting legacy technologies to newer platforms.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Work Schedule and Additional Requirements

• Onsite position in Mississippi.
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• 40 hours per week.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Participation in a rotating on-call schedule is required.
• Fingerprint screening is required.