Adabas Developer

SUMMARY:
Specialist Natural Adabas Developer needed in JHB!

POSITION INFO:
In an environment where legacy systems stability, performance, and reliability still determine the success of mission-critical operations, this role calls for a developer with both depth and discipline. The organisation is looking for someone who can step into a high-stakes mainframe environment, interpret complex requirements, and deliver clean, robust, future-proof solutions.
This role isn’t for a code jockey. It’s for a professional who can own the full SDLC, maintain core systems that have supported the business for decades, and guide junior developers with the steady confidence of someone who understands what enterprise continuity truly demands. If you’re the kind of developer who thrives on precision, understands the gravity of mainframe reliability, and takes pride in writing software that never breaks—this role is built for you.
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Duties:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Natural/Adabas application systems.
• Conduct impact assessments, feasibility studies, and requirements analysis.
• Design system applications, interfaces, and supporting components.
• Code, test, debug, and implement mainframe program modules.
• Maintain and upgrade existing systems to ensure performance and stability.
• Adhere to development standards, methods, and change control processes.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and user guides.
• Conduct technical investigations and produce remediation/action plans.
• Provide technical support to users and internal teams.
• Participate in system integration, deployment, and production readiness activities.
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Assist in mapping business processes and information flows to support strategic objectives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Keep updated with industry trends and evolving systems development techniques.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• IT-related diploma or degree advantageous.

• Minimum 7 years hands-on Natural/Adabas development experience.
• Proven background in BATCH and Online processing.
• Ability to design, build, deploy, and maintain mainframe applications at scale.
• Experience conducting code reviews and providing guidance to junior developers.
• Strong track record in large-scale enterprise environments.

• Proficient in Natural/Adabas, mainframe systems, and end-user computing tools.
• Strong understanding of IT systems architecture and system configuration.
• Ability to write clean, structured, standards-compliant code.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• High attention to detail, time management, and ability to work under pressure.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with leadership capability.
• Logical, solution-driven thinker with strong judgement.
• Proactive, reliable, and self-motivated.