• Contribute to mainframe-based systems supporting the Nation!
• Initial 12 months with up to two additional years of extension options!
• Hybrid | ACT, QLD, VIC, SA! 

A leading Federal Government Agency is seeking a highly skilled Senior IMS/COBOL Developer (Software Engineer) to join high-performing development team responsible for delivering stable, secure and scalable enterprise mainframe applications. These roles support essential national services and form part of a major transformation agenda. The Senior IMS/COBOL Developer (Software Engineer) will secure a 12-month contract with the view to extend up to 24 months, based in ACT, QLD, VIC or SA with hybrid working arrangements.

As a Senior IMS/COBOL Developer, you will be responsible for:

·         Design, develop, test and maintain IBM mainframe applications using COBOL, IMS DB/DC, JCL, and related utilities.

·         Translate business requirements into technical specifications and produce clear documentation.

·         Conduct unit, integration and regression testing, ensuring system stability and performance.

·         Troubleshoot complex ICT issues, implement enhancements, and support release and deployment activities.

·         Contribute to data migration, code transformation and adherence to approved development methodologies.

The Senior IMS/COBOL Developer will have experience in the following:

·         Strong proficiency with COBOL, IMS, JCL, and mainframe development tools and utilities.

·         Demonstrated ability across all stages of the software development lifecycle, including secure coding and quality assurance.

·         Experience designing complex software components and integrating systems within enterprise environments.

·         Ability to monitor emerging technologies and provide specialist technical advice.

·         Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and business domains.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior IMS/COBOL Developer looking to join an innovative Federal Agency. The successful Senior IMS/COBOL Developer will be offered a 12-month contract with the view to extend! If you have the required skills DON’T DELAY, APPLY NOW please forward your resume to jobs@hitechaust.com < quoting ref number JA1276 today! For more opportunities go to www.hitechaust.com.

Senior IMS/COBOL Developer