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About the Role The State of Iowa is seeking an experienced Mainframe Developer to support Child Support Recovery Unit (CSRU) applications and modernization initiatives. This role requires strong expertise in mainframe technologies and experience with government systems. Key Responsibilities • Support and modernize CSRU applications • Develop and maintain COBOL programs • Work with JCL, IDMS databases, and batch processing • Handle data integration and interface mapping • Troubleshoot technical issues and perform root cause analysis • Collaborate with teams in Agile environments Requirements • Strong expertise in COBOL programming • Experience with JCL (Job Control Language) • Knowledge of VSAM datasets, indexing, and REPRO/DEFINE utilities • IDMS database development and support experience • Batch processing development and support • Flat file design and parsing skills • Data transformation and interface mapping capabilities • GDG management and dataset lifecycle administration • FTP/SFTP processing and troubleshooting • Experience with scheduling tools like CA7 and Control-M • Legacy system modernization experience • Multi-system data integration and interface support • Technical specification interpretation skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work independently and in a team environment • Experience with Child Support Enforcement systems or Human Services programs • Knowledge of production support, release management, and deployment practices