Mainframe Software Engineer

• Location: Canberra
• Type: Contract
• Job #18738

About the role

The Mainframe Developer will support the Team Leader in the day-to-day development, maintenance, enhancement and support of enterprise applications within a complex ICT environment. The role involves working on moderately complex to complex and sensitive applications, contributing to short- and long-term planning, and applying strong technical expertise to design, develop, test and maintain software solutions.

The successful candidate will work under limited direction and collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to resolve application issues, deliver enhancements, support operational requirements and contribute to continuous improvement. The role may require flexibility during peak operational periods and time-critical delivery activities.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, test and maintain robust, scalable enterprise software applications using ADABAS Natural.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve application issues in collaboration with technical and business teams.
• Analyze errors and implement appropriate changes to ensure applications deliver the required outcomes.
• Modify, repair and expand existing programs to improve operational efficiency and meet changing business requirements.
• Produce high-quality technical, design and support documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and less experienced developers, supporting capability development and professional growth.
• Prioritise competing tasks and deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Contribute to project reporting, planning, governance and continuous improvement activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across geographically dispersed teams.
• Understand stakeholder needs and communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Apply sound judgement, technical expertise and professional integrity when making decisions and delivering outcomes within relevant policies, legislation and procedures.
• Contribute to operational readiness and time-critical activities as required.
• Support software upgrades, enhancements and modernisation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and application performance.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required and respond effectively to periods of increased workload.

Highly desirable criteria

• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining high-quality, robust and scalable enterprise-level software solutions using ADABAS Natural.
• Strong experience with Natural software version upgrades and NaturalOne Editor.
• Proven ability to analyse complex technical problems, identify appropriate solutions and facilitate system and business improvements.
• Experience working with SAS programming and/or PostScript, including troubleshooting document rendering, managing print streams and supporting enterprise output systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff, develop technical capability, encourage career development and promote a professional team culture.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly when working across geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and consistently deliver quality outcomes within required timeframes and budgets.

Desirable criteria

• Relevant qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth Government frameworks, particularly ICT-related frameworks.
• Experience working within highly governed, enterprise or government ICT environments.
• Experience contributing to strategic planning, technical documentation, project reporting and governance processes.
• Experience supporting business-critical systems in environments where reliability, security and operational continuity are essential.

Skills and experience

• Strong ADABAS Natural development and mainframe application support experience.
• Strong programming, debugging, testing and application maintenance skills.
• Ability to understand complex business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Strong understanding of software development, testing and change management practices.
• Ability to work independently under limited direction while contributing effectively within a team.
• Strong prioritization, time management and delivery skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with technical teams, business stakeholders and senior personnel.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with a focus on developing team members and sharing technical knowledge.
• High level of professionalism, accountability and personal integrity.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, time-critical environments and adapt to changing priorities.

Contact details

For a confidential chat, please contact Shilpa on 0438 027 836 or via email at shilpa@exclaim-it.com.au and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process. 

Please note that a National Police Check might be required as part of pre-employment screening.