Senior Mainframe COBOL/DB2 Developer — On-Call

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

13 Paid Holidays

Generous retirement plan match

Job summary

State of Nebraska's Office of the CIO seeks an IT Application Developer/Senior to support and enhance major mainframe applications. You will work on COBOL programs, JCL, and DB2, coordinating with agencies and users to gather requirements and deliver robust solutions.

Role requires mentoring less experienced developers, strong problem-solving, and availability for on-call duties beyond standard hours. Lincoln-based, full-time, non-remote position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering, or related field.
• Two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications; education can be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and modify mainframe programs, including coding and managing JCL and COBOL.
• Gather requirements, perform design and analysis, and implement solutions for multiple state agencies.
• Collaborate with other developers and agencies, mentor less experienced staff, and provide on-call support outside regular hours.
• Communicate with users to determine system needs and address issues in a timely manner.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mentoring teammates

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Cobol

JCL

DB2

Compuware Topaz Workbench

Job description

State of Nebraska's Office of the CIO seeks an IT Application Developer/Senior to support and enhance major mainframe applications. You will work on COBOL programs, JCL, and DB2, coordinating with agencies and users to gather requirements and deliver robust solutions.

Role requires mentoring less experienced developers, strong problem-solving, and availability for on-call duties beyond standard hours. Lincoln-based, full-time, non-remote position with competitive benefits.