MetroStar

Software Developer, Natural/Adabas

MetroStar

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Reston • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $82,000 - $92,000 per year

About the role

  • Manage day‑to‑day maintenance, enhancements, and operations of Natural/ADABAS systems supporting multiple departments
  • Develop new Natural programs and modify or maintain existing code
  • Perform database updates, data structure changes, and related documentation maintenance
  • Execute and monitor batch jobs, including JCL scripting
  • Create and run ad‑hoc reports and queries
  • Investigate and resolve application defects
  • Provide production support and assist with operational issues
  • Perform controlled code changes following established processes
  • Conduct basic debugging and troubleshooting under senior guidance
  • Participate in requirements discussions with business and technical teams
  • Perform business analysis to understand user needs and system impacts
  • Support data import/export activities and system interface operations
  • Perform data validation and ad‑hoc data analysis tasks
  • Contribute to technical documentation, program specifications, and runbooks
  • Learn and follow platform standards, coding practices, and operational procedures

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of experience developing or supporting applications using Natural and ADABAS, or strong experience in a similar procedural language with willingness to learn quickly
  • A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related IT discipline or equivalent experience
  • Working knowledge of Natural programming concepts (subprograms, maps, data areas)
  • Basic understanding of ADABAS files and data access methods
  • Familiarity with batch processing concepts
  • Exposure to JCL and/or SCL for executing batch jobs
  • Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical documentation
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Parental Leave and dependent care
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Natural programmingADABASJCL scriptingdatabase updatesdata structure changesbatch processingdata validationad-hoc reportingdebuggingtroubleshooting
Soft skills
analytical abilitiesproblem-solvingcommunication skillscollaborationbusiness analysis
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceBachelor’s degree in Information SystemsBachelor’s degree in related IT discipline