Natural​/ADABAS Developer

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)

• 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)

• Knowledge of SNAP and TANF eligibility and econonomic assistance policies and procedures, and current state and federal mandates as implemented or similar to those in MAVS, the statewide eligibility system. (2 years experience)
• Experience interpreting, designing and implementing federal and state mandates in Linux systems such as MAVS. (2 years experience)
• Knowledge of promoting system notices from the testing enviorments all the way to production. (2 years experience)

• 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 out dated technologies to new cutting edge technologies.

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

• Linux
  - Intermediate
  - Preferred
• Windows
  - Advanced
  - Preferred
• Mainframe - SME
  - Preferred

• Natural
  - Advanced
  - Required
• Web Services (API) - Intermediate
  - Required
• Natural One(SAG Designer) - Intermediate
  - Required

• ADABAS
  - Advanced
  - Required
• Relational Database Systems (SQL) - Intermediate
  - Required

• Agile
  - Intermediate
  - Preferred
• SDLC
  - Intermediate
  - Required

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.