Associate IBM Mainframe Developer | Federal Government

Aurec Human Capital Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking an Associate IBM Mainframe Developer to support a large-scale, secure Federal Government system from Canberra, Australia. You will contribute to the full software development life cycle and help ensure reliable day-to-day operations.

Work with a multi-disciplinary team, provide after-hours incident response on a rotating shift, and help plan future capability while maintaining rigorous security and release standards.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in mainframe development across full life cycle.
• Ability to design, code, test, and deploy mainframe applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication with solid technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, test, and integrate mainframe code across the full SDLC.
• Provide incident response, troubleshooting, and after-hours support on a rotating roster.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and ICT staff to translate requirements into software solutions.
• Produce technical specifications and maintain documentation in line with security and change standards.
• Share expertise and contribute to forward planning for future mainframe demand.

Skills

PL/I

COBOL

CICS

JCL

VSAM

DB2

z/OS

z/VSE

IBM MQ Series

Rocket Data z/Services

Telemetry tools

Tools

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.