Mainframe COBOL Developer – Canberra Onsite

Profectus; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Profectus is seeking an IBM Mainframe Developer to support the ongoing development and sustainment of a core government system in Australia. Join an established team of developers and analysts to implement code changes, resolve issues and keep production systems secure.

This associate role requires solid COBOL and mainframe fundamentals within a highly governed government environment. Canberra onsite with possible Brisbane hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Experience in mainframe COBOL development or relevant qualification with practice
• Knowledge of CICS, JCL, VSAM and DB2
• Understanding of z/OS mainframe OS
• Experience with debugging, telemetry and monitoring tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Experience with PL/I
• Exposure to IBM MQ Series
• Familiarity with Rocket Data z/Services
• Experience supporting Australian Government systems

Responsibilities

• Write clear, testable and efficient mainframe code to agreed timeframes and milestones
• Work across the full software development lifecycle in line with the agreed methodology
• Produce technical specifications and assess operational feasibility of proposed changes
• Integrate software components into working systems and maintain supporting documentation
• Perform unit and component testing, and support functional and non-functional testing activities
• Prepare time and effort estimates for development work
• Take ownership of issues, following up open questions through to resolution
• Support code deployment and release activities in line with change and cyber security standards
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting, including debugging and remediation of production issues
• Contribute to forward planning so mainframe systems continue to meet demand
• Liaise with third party suppliers and service providers as required
• Share technical knowledge and provide guidance to other team members
• Identify and suggest improvements to development processes and tooling
• Participate in a shared after hours on-call roster

Skills

COBOL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

PL/I

Tools

CICS

JCL

VSAM

DB2

z/OS

MQ Series

Rocket Data z/Services

Job description

Profectus is seeking an IBM Mainframe Developer to support the ongoing development and sustainment of a core government system in Australia. Join an established team of developers and analysts to implement code changes, resolve issues and keep production systems secure.

This associate role requires solid COBOL and mainframe fundamentals within a highly governed government environment. Canberra onsite with possible Brisbane hybrid options.