Mainframe Developer / Programmer Analyst 3 — NASWA SIDES
Contract | Initial term through 08/31/2027, with possible extensions | Austin, TX | Telecommute eligible
Position Overview
Seeking a Mainframe Developer / Programmer Analyst 3 to support implementation of the four standardized NASWA SIDES exchanges: Additional Fact-Finding, Determinations, Monetary Charges, and Benefit Charges. This role involves full SDLC support, including requirements analysis, coding, testing, troubleshooting, and integration of exchange data streams into a legacy mainframe processing environment.
The selected candidate will work with runtime routines, user interface screens, DB2 tables, batch jobs, and external web-service data streams to support SIDES functionality and maintain stable operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform advanced systems development work to implement the four SIDES exchanges.
• Analyze, document, design, code, test, and troubleshoot mainframe applications.
• Develop and test COBOL, Natural, and JCL applications.
• Modify runtime routines, user interface screens, database tables, and batch processing jobs.
• Integrate incoming and outgoing SIDES data streams into existing legacy architecture.
• Create and review project specifications and test cases.
• Perform gap analysis and impact mapping on undocumented or highly customized legacy code.
• Support secure authentication and authorization integrations.
• Resolve software, data, hardware, and reporting issues.
• Ensure adherence to programming, documentation, procedural, and SDLC standards.
• Support operations and perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• 8 years: Advanced proficiency in writing, testing, and debugging COBOL, Natural, and JCL applications in a large-scale mainframe environment.
• 8 years: Experience analyzing, modifying, and optimizing DB2 tables, schemas, and relational databases.
• 8 years: Experience with scripting and batch processing in legacy and current technology, including CICS/Map environments, runtime routines, and background batch jobs.
• 8 years: Knowledge of web API development, including SOAP, REST, XML, and JSON, with experience parsing external web-service data streams into legacy backend processing.
• 8 years: Experience implementing secure authentication and authorization protocols such as LDAP, SAML, or OIDC.
• 8 years: Experience analyzing legacy routines and batch workflows to integrate new functional elements and modify DB2 tables.
• 8 years: Knowledge of SDLC principles, practices, and techniques.
• 8 years: Ability to test software applications using a data-driven development approach.
• 8 years: Strong problem-solving, scheduling, testing, implementation, and troubleshooting skills.
• 8 years: Expertise in analyzing undocumented or highly customized legacy code for gap analysis and impact mapping.
Preferred Qualifications
• 2 years: Prior experience implementing or maintaining NASWA SIDES exchanges and technical specifications.
• 3 years: Strong functional knowledge of UI workflows involving Additional Fact-Finding, Determinations and Decisions, Monetary/Potential Charges, and Benefit Charges.
• 2 years: Experience with SDLC tools such as Visio and ALM Octane.
• 3 years: Experience handling and securing sensitive PII in a state or federal agency environment.
• 3 years: Experience automating identity management services using Azure, Okta, LDAP, or Entra.
Work Schedule and Location
• Normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding state holidays.
• Telecommuting is permitted from within the Continental United States with approval.
• Weekly team meetings and collaboration via Microsoft Teams or similar tools are required.
• The position may require occasional in-office attendance with at least 72 hours’ notice.
• Work location, if required onsite: 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, TX 78778.
• Travel, per diem, parking, and living expenses are the worker’s responsibility.
• Overtime may be required with prior approval.
Contract Details
• Start: As soon as possible.
• End: August 31, 2027, or when allocated hours are exhausted, whichever occurs first.
• Contract term may include initial and optional renewal periods.
• Rates are fixed throughout each term.
• Work products are considered works made for hire and remain the property of the agency.
• Background checks may be required as authorized by Texas law.
PriceSenz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.