About the Team
Mainframe application team is responsible for supporting and developing Mainframe services for the Departments online portal. The team is in Canberra and is comprised of 2 mainframe developers.
About the Role
As a Mainframe application developer, you will, as a senior team member, undertake the more complex tasks involved in the provision of an information system to client areas of the Department. This may include involvement in all phases of the system life cycle including analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance, and administrative tasks. In most cases, the work of a Mainframe application developer will contribute significantly to the success of a larger project in a Release Train.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate within cross-functional Agile teams to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable and secure IT applications.
* Deliver high-quality software solutions that align with business objectives and user needs.
* Provide technical support and implement small to medium-scale change initiatives.
* Take the initiative to undertake problem solving and incident resolution and demonstrate an understanding of change control and release management procedures.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of development practices, tools, and processes.
* Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure quality and alignment with Agile principles.
* Share knowledge and mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
* As a Mainframe application developer in the team, you will be required to provide high level advice on analysis and design options, accept responsibility for analysing and designing existing/new systems including developing and specifying system requirements and develop strategies for testing design options. You also will be required to provide high level advice to management to assist in the resolution of design issues which may impact on system performance and reliability.
Our Ideal Job Seeker
We are seeking a motivated and capable individual who embodies the following qualities and technical competencies:
Personal Attributes
* Customer-Centric Mindset: Demonstrates a strong commitment to putting clients at the heart of every decision and action.
* Adaptable and Resilient: Thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces change, and is ready to meet both immediate needs and future challenges.
* Collaborative and Accountable: Works effectively within a team, values transparency, and upholds the highest standards of integrity.
A demonstrated knowledge of or ability to quickly acquire understanding,
* MVS/JCL, ISPF, JSB and CICS
* SCLM
* DB2 and DB2 tools/utilities
* COBOL
* Micro Focus Enterprise Developer
* Azure DevOps GIT
* SAS/REXX (bonus)
Practical experience using information system development processes and methodologies in a Scaled Agile Framework methodology environment including:
* Identifying and defining user requirements
* System analysis and design
* Function and data design
* Code deployment and testing
* Assisting in preparation of functional specifications
* Preparation of end user and technical documentation
Highly developed oral and written communication skills sufficient to:
* Deal effectively with business clients, at a variety of levels
* Maintain good client relationships and represent DDS Mainframe applications team in a professional manner
* Communicate project issues with and present progress reports to clients
* Effectively transfer skills
Proven organisational skills and a demonstrated capacity to undertake and manage project work in a team environment. Proven initiative, self-reliance, attention to detail, and capacity to work with minimal supervision and a demonstrated ability to work under pressure on a wide range of different tasks and competing priorities to satisfy deadlines.
An understanding of the principles of Workplace Diversity, Occupational Health and Safety and Workplace Relations and the ability to apply these in the workplace. This includes an awareness of, and sensitivity to, the special needs that clients with disabilities and those from non-English speaking backgrounds have in accessing our applications.
Location and Contract Term
This role can be based in Canberra.
12-month contract with 2 x 12-month contract extension options pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a baseline security clearance.
How to Apply
Applications close 11 June.
Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
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