Senior Mainframe Developer (Limited Duration)

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Information Systems Specialist 7 – Senior Mainframe Developer (Limited Duration)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Support Services Division
Information Systems Branch
Salem / Hybrid

The role: 

We’re looking for a seasoned professional to lead the design and development of mainframe and web-based applications that power critical business operations. In this role, you’ll analyze requirements, plan and build complex solutions, and integrate systems that keep our organization running efficiently. You’ll also serve as a trusted technical expert diagnosing issues, troubleshooting problems, and ensuring our systems perform at their best. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and driving innovation, this is the opportunity for you!

This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to end on or before 06/30/2027 Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. This position has the potential to become permanent. 

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Keep our mainframe development environment running smoothly and support good software development practices.

• Design and build complex systems and find creative solutions to tough problems.

• Document how our current systems work so we can plan for the future.

• Make sure data is accurate and works well across different systems; help design database structures.

• Plan and manage how our systems connect with state, federal, and third-party systems.

• Research new technologies and figure out how they can help us; guide the team in improving development processes.

• Review project work, check code for quality, and make sure standards are followed.

• Work with business partners to deliver solutions, fix problems, and train users on new systems.

• Solve performance issues in critical systems and recommend improvements.

• Create plans to keep the business running during disruptions and help with testing and system updates.

• Work is performed in an office environment with hybrid work options available.

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [email protected].

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. 

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

• Six (6) years of information systems experience in application development and production for IS applications 

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• An associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field AND four (4) years of information systems experience in application development and production for IS applications 

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• A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND two (2) years of information systems experience in application development and production for IS applications 

OR 

• Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field may substitute for all of the above. 

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Expertise and knowledge of mainframe technologies including COBOL, IBM DB2, TSO/ISPF,

• REXX/CLIST, PANVALET, SYNCSORT, ESP Scheduler, AQT, JCL, SQL.

• Comprehensive knowledge in designing, developing, monitoring and maintaining DB2 databases using

• industry-standard methods and procedures.

• Experience in reverse engineering complex systems with little or no system documentation.

• Skilled in software and system architecture design practices from concept to implementation.

• Preferred information systems experience in the transportation industry.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.

    • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

    • Please address your cover letter to Joe Archer, Commerce & Compliance Application Development Manager.

    • Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

    • You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. 

• If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.  

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-586-6863 or email [email protected]

Additional information:

• Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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