ADABAS/Natural JCL QMF Developer (Jobs in Bismark, ND)   Requirement id 158586 Job title Developer Job location in Bismark, ND Skills required Mainframe, Natural Programming Language, ADABAS/Natural, JCL QMF Open Date 30-Jun-2026 Close Date Job type Contract Duration 12 Months Compensation DOE Status requirement --- Job interview type --- Apply    Email Recruiter: coolsoft Job Description Developer: Mainframe, Natural Programming Language, ADABAS/Natural, JCL QMF Start date :7/27/2026 End Date :12 Months from start date Submission deadline : Thursday, 7/9 at 3 PM CST Client Info : ITS Note: * Position is 100% remote * Interview Process: Virtual Teams meeting with camera on, attached recent photo required. Description: The Mainframe Developer will design, develop, test, and support enhancements to existing mainframe applications used across State of North Dakota programs. The role is primarily hands-on development with COBOL, Natural, JCL, and databases such as ADABAS and DB2 (Oracle familiarity is a plus). The ideal candidate translates business requirements into practical technical solutions, produces clear documentation, collaborates in Agile teams, and participates in a shared on-call rotation. Key Responsibilities: Technical Analysis & Design (mid-to-senior scope) • Analyze requirements and produce practical technical designs for moderate to complex changes within established patterns/standards. • Create and update design documentation (program specs, data mappings, flow diagrams) and walk through with stakeholders for approval. • Recommend incremental improvements that align with existing architecture (no enterprise architecture ownership). Coding & Configuration • Develop and maintain programs using COBOL and/or Natural. • Author and troubleshoot JCL for batch processes, job streams, and error handling. • Build test scenarios and perform unit, system, and acceptance testing; document results. • Participate in peer code reviews and apply feedback to improve quality. • Maintain runbooks, deployment notes, and solution documentation. • Provide production support in a rotational 24×7 on-call model; perform root-cause analysis and implement fixes. Project & Team Collaboration • Provide time and effort estimates for assigned work items and small enhancements; assist on estimates for moderate projects. • Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, reviews, retros). • Document tickets, decisions, and work acceptance in team tools. • Mentor peers informally on standards and procedures as needed (no formal people leadership). Required Skills & Qualifications: Technical • Proficient in COBOL (maintenance and net-new development). • Proficient in Natural (maintenance and net-new development). • Strong working knowledge of JCL (batch authoring, scheduling handoff, troubleshooting). • Experience with ADABAS and DB2 (queries, data analysis, understanding of performance basics). • Familiarity with Oracle concepts and SQL tooling (e.g., PL/SQL Developer or equivalent). • Comfortable with tools such as QMF, Visio (or equivalents) for data and design work. • Solid testing discipline and defect management. Communication & Delivery • Strong technical writing (design docs, runbooks, change notes). • Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. • Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable follow-through. Experience • 5+ years of mainframe development in enterprise settings (or equivalent). Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Natural/ADABAS in public sector or large enterprise environments. • Exposure to mainframe CI/CD and change tools (e.g., Endevor, ChangeMan, ISPW). • Familiarity with job scheduling platforms (Control M, CA 7, TWS). • Integration experience (e.g., MQ, file-based interfaces, service layers). • Prior participation in rotational on-call support. • Informal mentorship or focal-point experience. • State government or regulated industry experience. Education: • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field   Call 502-379-4456 Ext 100 for more details. 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