Natural & Sequel Developer

Novalink Solutions; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Novalink Solutions in Missouri is seeking a Senior Natural/ADABAS Developer to join our development and support team. You will work on the statewide SNAP/TANF Eligibility Determination system, enhance interfaces with other platforms, and automate current processes on IBM Mainframe/Linux environments.

The role requires extensive experience with Natural, ADABAS, batch JCL/SCL, online processing, and large-scale project delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Natural/ADABAS development.
• Experience with batch processing via JCL/SCL and online.
• Experience with large-scale IBM Mainframe/Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance the SNAP/TANF eligibility system.
• Interface with other platforms and automate processes.
• Provide SME guidance on architectures and system improvements.
• Create and maintain documentation for procedures and processes.

Skills

Mainframe development

System architecture expertise

English communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Natural

ADABAS

Natural One SAG Designer

Web Services API

Jira Software

Job description

Jackson, United States | Posted on 10/30/2026

We are looking for a talented and highly effective Senior Natural/ADABAS Developer to join our development and support team. We are currently supporting, enhancing and maintaining the statewide SNAP/TANF Eligibility Determination system. The enhancements include use of latest technologies as needed to interface/integrate with other systems on different platforms and automation of current processes.

Programming experience in Natural, and the utilization of ADABAS. Experience running Natural processes in batch via JCL and/or SCL, and online. Experience in the analysis, design, and programming of large or complex development projects on large-scale IBM Mainframe/Linux systems. (10 years expiereince)

• Experience with automated eligibility determination systems. (4years experience)
• Ability to provide subject matter expertise on system architectures (3 years experience)
• Business Skill Set/Requirements (Requirement)
• Ability to provide recommendations regarding enhancements to the systems and processes (3 years experience)
• Experience developing, maintaining, and updating documentation for procedures, policies, and processes (3 years experience)
• Technical/Business Skill Set (Requirement)

Beginner: 1-2 years Intermediate: 3-5 years Advanced: 5-7 years SME: 7+ years

Operating Systems

• Linux Intermediate Preferred Enter text here
• Windows Advanced Preferred Enter text here
• Mainframe SME Preferred Enter text here

Programming Language/Development Tools

• Natural Advanced Required Enter text here
• Web Services (API) Intermediate Required Enter text here
• Natural One(SAG Designer) Intermediate Required Enter text here

Database Systems/Database Tools

• ADABAS Advanced Required Enter text here

Relational Database Systems

• Intermediate Required Enter text here

Framework/SLD/Methodology

• Agile Intermediate Preferred Enter text here
• SDLC Intermediate Required Enter text here

4. Scoring Method

Criteria Score Percentage Must equal 100%

• Cost 35%
• Functional/Technical Specifications 35%

• 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 system. (2 years experience)
• Experience interpreting, designing and implementing federal and state mandates in Linux systems such as MAVS. (2 experience)
• Knowledge of promoting system notices from the testing environments all the way to production. (2 years experience)

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Strong oral and written communication, and time management skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• 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

Skill Set Skill Level

(See key code above) Required/Preferred Notes