Natural & Sequel Developer

Novalink Solutions LLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Novalink Solutions LLC is seeking a Senior Natural/ADABAS Developer to join the development and support team for the statewide SNAP/TANF Eligibility Determination system. You will interface with various platforms, run batch Natural processes, and contribute to design, analysis, and programming on IBM Mainframe/Linux environments.

The role requires extensive experience with Natural, ADABAS, JCL/SCL, and online processing, along with strong English communication and agile SDLC proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience with Natural, ADABAS, and batch processing via JCL/SCL.
• Design, analysis, and programming on IBM Mainframe/Linux systems.
• Experience implementing automated eligibility determination systems.
• Strong English communication.
• Experience with Jira Software.
• Ability to work on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design and program development projects on large IBM Mainframe/Linux systems.
• Enhance and maintain the statewide SNAP/TANF system and related interfaces.
• Interface with other systems and automate current processes across platforms.
• Provide SME on system architectures and recommended enhancements.
• Document procedures, policies and processes and keep them up to date.

Skills

Natural

ADABAS

Web Services API

Natural One (SAG Designer)

JCL

SCRUM / Iteration

Agile

Documentation

Mainframe Development

Tools

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

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