{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c43619b2e1d26290dda56751","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c43619b2e1d26290dda56751","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c43619b2e1d26290dda56751","title":"Mainframe Developer","description":"Position: Mainframe DeveloperDuration: 12 MonthsAgency: ITSJob ID: 167436Client: State of North DakotaLocation: Bismark, ND (Remote)Job DescriptionThe 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.ResponsibilitiesTechnical 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 & ConfigurationDevelop 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 CollaborationProvide 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 /Desired Skills: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 & DeliveryStrong technical writing (design docs, runbooks, change notes).Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable follow-through. Experience5+ years of mainframe development in enterprise settings (or equivalent). 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