Mainframe Natural ADABAS Developer Only (W2)

This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining enterprise-level applications for Government client. Provide expert consultation and specialized analysis, design, development, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and/or problem resolution for the AFRS mainframe application, which is a high-risk/high-impact and mission-critical application written in the COBOL programming language.
Qualifications-
A Bachelor''s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science and 8+ years of experience in a complex information technology environment developing and enhancing applications using COBOL, Natural, ADABAS, CICS andDB2 or other high-level languages and tools
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of mainframe technologies and their integration with modern development methodologies
Recent application development experience in a mainframe environment using COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, IBM z/OS
Expertise in COBOL (batch and online programs), including debugging and performance tuning
Configure and manage Software ADABAS and related products such as Natural
ADABAS database administration, NATURAL Security, Fast Path
Strong experience with structured programming and legacy code maintenance
Advanced ability to write, modify, and troubleshoot JCL
Strong ability to manage batch jobs, datasets, and utilities
Demonstrated experience administrating an ADABAS Database environment
Strong understanding of job scheduling concepts
Ability to develop and maintain CICS online transactions
Understanding of DB2 for z/OS – stored procedures, query optimization and indexing, handling cursors, and transaction management
Understanding of VSAM and file handling – KSDS, ESDS, RRDS file structures, file definitions, and access methods
Strong mainframe environment knowledge (z/OS Operating System – Dataset management, ISPF usage, etc.; Utilities and Tools – SORT utilities, File-AID, etc.; Job Scheduling Tools – CA-7, etc.; Source Management.
Ability to perform unit, integration, regression testing, and code reviews
Ability to independently perform after-hours standby support
Advanced ability to problem-solve in legacy environments
Strong analytical skills/ability to research issues and find root cause
Strong documentation experience
Strong verbal and written communications
Ability to learn complex processes and information quickly
Develop and implement standards, methods, tools, procedures, and processes