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Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services · 1 day ago

Senior IT Applications Developer - COBOL

Nebraska, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$35.27/hr - $35.27/hr

5+ years exp

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking experienced IT Applications Developer/Seniors with strong COBOL and mainframe expertise to help maintain and enhance the N-FOCUS application. In this role, you’ll design, develop, and deploy reliable, high-performance solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure system stability for programs that serve thousands of Nebraskans every day.

GovernmentHealth CareSocialWellness

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy solutions to support DHHS N-FOCUS applications

Maintain the performance, scalability, and security of all DHHS applications

Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues under tight timeframes, occasionally support after-hours production incidents

Conduct testing to ensure high-quality deliverables

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine business requirements into technical solutions

Document technical solutions, application architecture, and development processes

Lead small-to-medium projects or components of larger projects, providing clear project plans, timelines, and status reports

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and peers

Must have strong technical, organization and planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Must be able to communicate effectively across multiple platforms and handle issues in a professional manner

Responsible for working with business analysts to analyze and design enhancements and modifications for DHHS solutions

Qualification

COBOLDB2SQLIBM z/OSJIRAService Portal Ticket systemWorkfrontTechnical guidanceProblem-solvingCommunicationProject management

Required

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field

Two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications

Programming experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis

Strong COBOL and mainframe expertise

Ability to design, develop, and deploy reliable, high-performance solutions

Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and ensure system stability

Strong technical, organization and planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Ability to communicate effectively across multiple platforms and handle issues in a professional manner

Preferred

At least 5 or more years of experience with COBOL, DB2, SQL in an IBM z/OS mainframe environment

At least 2 years' experience as an applications developer working on a Department of Health and Human Services eligibility and claims processing systems application (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare, or Health Insurance is highly desirable)

Experience working as part of a large (40+) software development team using structured procedures and guidelines

Experience with JIRA, Service Portal Ticket system, and Workfront