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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mainframe + Natural ADABAS Developer - **Company:** Property Resources Group LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Adaptable Database Systems, Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Batch Processing, Software Bug Management, COBOL (Programming Language), Information Systems, Databases, IBM DB2, Software Design Documents, Endevor, Job Control Language (JCL), Job Scheduling, Mainframes, Microsoft Visio, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Runbook, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Control M - **Published:** June 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e746b2ce-3901-423d-b373-ec861d0ac12e ## About the Role Technical Skills * Proficiency in COBOL (maintenance and new development). * Proficiency in Natural (maintenance and new development). * Strong knowledge of JCL (batch processing, scheduling, troubleshooting). * Experience with ADABAS and DB2 (queries, data analysis, performance fundamentals). * Familiarity with Oracle concepts and SQL tools (e.g., PL/SQL Developer or equivalent). * Experience with QMF, Visio, or similar tools for data analysis and design. * Strong testing practices and defect management. Communication & Delivery * Strong technical documentation skills (design documents, runbooks, change documentation). * Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders. * Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable. Experience * 5+ years of enterprise mainframe development experience or equivalent., * Experience with Natural/ADABAS in public sector or large enterprise environments. * Experience with mainframe CI/CD and change management tools such as Endevor, ChangeMan, or ISPW. * Familiarity with job scheduling tools such as Control-M, CA 7, or TWS. * Integration experience using MQ, file-based interfaces, or service layers. * Experience participating in rotational on-call support. * Informal mentoring or technical lead experience. * Experience in government or other regulated industries. Education * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. ## Description The Mainframe Developer will design, develop, test, and support enhancements to existing mainframe applications. 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., Technical Analysis & Design (Mid-to-Senior Scope) * Analyze requirements and produce practical technical designs for moderate to complex changes within established patterns and standards. * Create and update design documentation (program specifications, data mappings, flow diagrams) and present solutions to stakeholders for approval. * Recommend incremental improvements aligned with existing architecture. Coding & Configuration * Develop and maintain applications using COBOL and/or Natural. * Author and troubleshoot JCL for batch processing, job streams, and error handling. * Build test scenarios and perform unit, system, and user acceptance testing while documenting results. * Participate in peer code reviews and implement feedback. * Maintain runbooks, deployment documentation, and technical documentation. * Provide production support in a rotational 24×7 on-call environment, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes. Project & Team Collaboration * Provide effort estimates for assigned tasks and assist with estimates for moderate-sized projects. * Participate in Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. * Document work items, decisions, and completed tasks in team tools. * Provide informal mentoring on development standards and best practices. ## Related Videos - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [Technical Documentation - How Can I Write Them Better and Why Should I Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/681-technical-documentation-how-can-i-write-them-better-and-why-should-i-care) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Bridging AI and Nomad: a Go-based MCP Server for Cluster Control](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2063-bridging-ai-and-nomad-a-go-based-mcp-server-for-cluster-control) - [Migrating from COBOL with AI: A Moonshot Demo](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1531-migrating-from-cobol-with-ai-a-moonshot-demo) ## Related Articles - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)