Natural Developer

Description of the job functions the contractor will be expected to perform. 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. On-call support is required Required Skills/Experience Provide the minimum required skills and/or experience the contractor must possess to qualify for this position. These requirements will be transferred to the Score Sheet and candidates without these requirements reflected on their resume will NOT be presented to the manager for consideration. Technical Skill Set Requirement Enterprise System Programming experience in NATURAL AND COBOL batch programing 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 MicroFocus COBOL. 10+ Years Experience in the analysis, design, and programming of large or complex development projects on large-scale IBM Mainframe/Linux systems. 6+ Years Experience with automated eligibility determination systems specifically SNAP and TANF Eligibility, SNAP E&T, Benefits, Benefit Recovery 6+ Years Business Skill Set/Requirements Requirement Ability to provide recommendations regarding enhancements to the systems and processes 6 Years Experience developing, maintaining, and updating documentation for procedures, policies, and processes 6 Year Technical/Business Skill Set Requirement 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. 6 Year Experience interpreting, designing and implementing federal and state mandates in Linux systems such as MAVS. 6 Year Preferred/Not Required Provide any skills/experience that would be helpful for the candidate to possess but not required. Examples: Previous supervisory experience, WebLogic experience helpful, etc. • 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 out dated technologies to new cutting-edge technologies. Beginner: 1-2 years Intermediate: 3-5 years Advanced: 5-7 years SME: 7+ years Skill Set Skill Level (See key code above) Required/Preferred Notes Operating Systems Linux Intermediate Preferred Enter text here Windows Intermediate Required Enter text here Mainframe SME Required Enter text here Programming Language/Development Tools NATURAL/Natural One Advanced Required Enter text here COBOL/Enterprise Developer Advanced Required Enter text here Database Systems/Database Tools ADABAS Advanced Required Enter text here Relational Database Systems (DB2/SQL) Intermediate Preferred Enter text here Framework/SLD/Methodology Agile Intermediate Preferred Enter text here SDLC Intermediate Required Enter text here QA/Testing – Approaches, Application Enterprise Developer Animator Intermediate Preferred Enter text here 1. Scoring Method Criteria Score Percentage Must equal 100% Cost 35% Functional/Technical Specificiations 35% Vendor Interview 30%