This role will be open to COBOL Mainframe Developers who are based in Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide. Must have at least Baseline or Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance, NV2 preferred. Must be an Australian Citizen As a Mainframe Software Developer specializing in COBOL, your role involves designing, coding, testing, and maintaining COBOL applications that power essential banking functions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our mainframe systems. Responsibilities Application Development and Enhancement: Develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL-based applications that support core banking processes. Collaborate closely with business analysts, system architects, and end-users to gather requirements and translate them into functional code. Implement changes, enhancements, and bug fixes to existing COBOL programs. System Integration and Interfaces: Create and maintain interfaces between COBOL applications and other systems (e.g., databases, APIs). Ensure seamless data flow across various banking modules. Optimize data exchange for efficiency and accuracy. Performance Optimization and Resilience: Analyze COBOL code for performance bottlenecks. Optimize program logic, database queries, and I/O operations. Monitor system performance and address any issues promptly. Contribute to disaster recovery planning and system resilience. Documentation and Technical Specifications: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for COBOL programs. Document program logic, data structures, and interfaces. Create clear specifications for new features and enhancements. Problem Resolution and Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve production issues related to COBOL applications. Collaborate with support teams to troubleshoot incidents. Apply root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. Code Reviews and Quality Assurance: Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards. Conduct unit testing and verify program functionality. Assist in system testing and user acceptance testing. Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in COBOL development. Exposure to mainframe environments (z/OS, CICS, JCL, DB2). Must have knowledge or skills in one or more of the following: COBOL, JCL, ISPF, DB2, DB2 tools/utilities, SQL, CICS, SCLM, and Mainframe Debugger. Familiarity with banking processes and financial systems. Proficiency in COBOL programming. Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., Sybase). Strong problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and teamwork skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Preferred Skills Exposure to Hogan systems (if applicable). Assembler skills will be an advantage.
