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Continuous if date is blank.\nNote:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.\nEstimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)\nFull/Part-Time\nFull timeJob Type\nRegularCompensation\nSalary commensurate with education and experience.Job Description\nIf applicable, please upload a copy of your two most recent performance reviews along with your resume.\n****This position is based in Oklahoma City, OK. Candidates must reside in the State of Oklahoma and be willing to report to the Will Rogers Memorial Office Building in Oklahoma City.****\nApplicants must be U.S. Citizens and authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer at the time of application. 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Respond promptly to service interruptions and production issues to ensure continuity of critical processing systems.\nSystem Maintenance: Troubleshoot production issues, analyze existing codebases, and perform routine maintenance to ensure system stability and accurate processing.\nRequirements Analysis: Collaborate with agency personnel, business analysts, and stakeholders to evaluate business needs, gather requirements, and develop solutions.\nCross-Platform Navigation: Utilize basic Linux command-line interfaces to navigate file systems, execute scripts, and support data transfers between Linux VMs and other state systems.\nLegislative Updates: Work with senior developers and business analysts to translate new state or federal unemployment mandates into technical logic.\nDocumentation: Maintain clear, accurate technical documentation for new code and reverse-engineer undocumented legacy processes when necessary.\nOn-site attendance is an essential function of the position, as the role requires direct interaction with staff, clients, and on-site office resources.\nThese job functions, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nValued Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Abilities\nKnowledge of -\nWriting, testing, and debugging COBOL\nBULL mainframe environment\nGCOS8\nLinux (i.e., file navigation, scripting, file permissions)\nLIBER8\nSoftware development life cycles\nUser interfaces\nTroubleshooting and problem solutions\nEmerging technologies/ innovations\nCoding processes and security measures\nSpecific agency functions and business needs\nLaws, rules, and regulations affecting the business needs of the agency\nSkill and Competencies -\nProblem solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail\nWritten communication and application design\nVerbal communication and presentation\nAbility to -\nReview and analyze user requests and other information.\nDesign appropriate programs and systems while adhering to deadlines.\nWork independently\nBe adaptable\nPhysical Demands/Work Environment\nWork is typically performed in a professional setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to noise levels determined by the office environment. 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