Initial 12-month contract with strong potential for extension based on project needs and performance
You can be based in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane or Canberra
Citizenship mandatory requirement
Extensive experience in Objectstar development, COBOL and JCL, with proven leadership across complex integration and migration initiatives
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Development Expert to lead the delivery of high-impact, enterprise-scale software solutions supporting essential services for Australians. You will provide technical leadership across complex Objectstar environments, driving innovation, uplifting development practices, and ensuring the delivery of secure, high-quality systems aligned with modern software engineering standards.
Your duties will include:
Leading the design, development and support of complex Objectstar applications and migration activities
Driving software strategy to ensure maintainable, secure and high-quality codebases
Overseeing release planning, deployment, go-live support and production stability
Providing authoritative technical advice across software development, configuration and integration
Leading analysis, prototyping, testing and issue resolution within development and production environments
Managing stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation and contributing to strategic workforce and capability planning
Skills and Experience we are looking for:
Proven expertise in Objectstar development, including data migration and code transformation, supported by strong COBOL and JCL capability
Demonstrated ability to lead complex software design and systems integration initiatives at enterprise scale
Strong understanding of software development methodologies, configuration management and release frameworks
Experience implementing secure development practices and aligning with cyber security policies
Ability to provide specialist technical advice and influence architectural and design decisions
Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work independently under broad direction
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