Associate IBM Mainframe Developer | Federal Government

Aurec Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurec Group is seeking an Associate IBM Mainframe Developer to support a large-scale, secure issuance and control system within a Federal Government environment in Canberra, ACT.

In this contract role you will design, write, test and integrate mainframe code across the full software development life cycle, undertake incident response and after-hours support on a rotating shift, and collaborate with project managers, business analysts and ICT staff to translate requirements into robust software

Qualifications

• Experience in mainframe development across full life cycle.
• Strong knowledge of PL/I, COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM, DB2.
• Experience with z/OS and z/VSE.
• Familiarity with IBM MQ Series, Rocket Data z/Services, telemetry/monitoring tools.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, test, and integrate mainframe code to meet milestones.
• Handle incident response, troubleshooting, and after-hours support on a rotating shift.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and ICT staff to translate requirements.
• Produce technical specifications and documentation; follow security standards.
• Provide guidance and plan for future mainframe demand.

Skills

PL/I

COBOL

CICS

JCL

VSAM

DB2

z/OS

z/VSE

IBM MQ Series

Rocket Data z/Services

Telemetry/Monitoring tools

Job description

Associate IBM Mainframe Developer | Federal Government

About the Opportunity

• Join a skilled, multi-disciplinary team driving critical development and support for a large-scale, secure issuance and control system within a major Federal Government environment.

• Step into an innovative environment where your mainframe expertise will directly support day-to-day business operations and contribute to long-term capability planning.

What's on Offer

• Contract/Engagement: Initial 12-month contract + 2x 12-month extension options.

• Location: Canberra, ACT - ONLY

Role & Responsibilities

• Design, write, test, and integrate highly efficient code across the full software development life cycle to meet strict delivery milestones.

• Undertake incident response, troubleshooting, and debugging to resolve technical issues, which includes providing after-hours support on a rotating shift roster.

• Collaborate closely with project managers, business analysts, and ICT support staff to translate business requirements into high‑quality software solutions.

• Produce robust technical specifications, document software functionality, and adhere to the department's cyber security and change/release standards.

• Provide technical guidance, share expertise with the wider team, and contribute to forward planning to ensure mainframe systems meet future demand.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

• Technical Toolkit: Strong knowledge of PL/I, COBOL, CICS, JCL, VSAM, DB2, and mainframe operating systems such as z/OS and z/VSE. Experience with IBM MQ Series, Rocket Data z/Services, and telemetry/monitoring tools is highly regarded.

• Experience: Demonstrated commercial experience in mainframe development, including executing tasks across the full life cycle, testing, integration, and deployment.

• Core Capabilities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to build client relationships, translate business needs, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

• Security Clearance: Must hold a current NV1 security clearance