About the Role
The State is replacing its aging eligibility platform with a new Eligibility Determination system (EDEN), while the legacy Child Support Enforcement system (ICAR) continues to exchange critical data with it through file-based interfaces and batch processes. The Mainframe Developer will build, test, and support the programs and interfaces that keep both systems working together during the transition.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL and JCL programs that process ICAR–EDEN interface files
- Modify file layouts, data mappings, transformation logic, and validation routines
- Enhance batch workflows, GDGs, and VSAM datasets; support IDMS database applications
- Replace legacy eligibility data sources with EDEN-derived data
- Perform unit testing and support system, integration, regression, and UAT cycles
- Create JCL, PROCs, scheduling definitions, and runbooks; support deployments, cutover, and production issues
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and collaborate with BAs, testers, and stakeholders
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on COBOL, JCL, and batch processing
- IDMS (schema/subschema, navigation, COBOL integration); ADS/O preferred
- VSAM (DEFINE/REPRO), GDG management, flat file design and parsing
- FTP/SFTP file transfer automation
- Scheduling tools such as CA7 or Control-M
- Legacy system analysis, data mapping, and root cause analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication
Preferred
- Child Support Enforcement, Human Services, or eligibility system experience
- Large-scale legacy modernization or government project experience
- Production support, release management, and Agile/hybrid experience
Rate:
Not specified
Location:
Remote
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Remote
Industry:
IT
Seniority Level:
Not Specified