📍 Melbourne | 🧑💻 Mid–Senior (2–10 years)
📌Permanent Role
💰 Salary on offer up to $132,000 (incl. super)
Join a high-performing team working on large-scale, mission-critical systems with a strong focus on modernisation initiatives.
🔐 Due to the secure nature of the role, Australian Citizenship is required.
About the Role
We are seeking experienced Mainframe Software Developers to join a collaborative team focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. This role is suited for professionals passionate about mainframe technologies and eager to contribute to high-impact systems across government and enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain COBOL-based applications in a z/OS mainframe environment
- Write and optimise complex SQL queries for DB2 for z/OS
- Integrate COBOL applications with DB2 databases and IBM MQ messaging systems
- Manage user access and system security using RACF
- Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning
- Collaborate with testers, analysts, and DevOps engineers
- Contribute to system documentation and knowledge sharing
- Support continuous improvement and modernisation efforts using Micro Focus tools
Required Experience
- Strong hands‑on experience developing and maintaining COBOL applications in a z/OS mainframe environment, supporting large‑scale, mission‑critical systems.
- Proven expertise in DB2 for z/OS (SQL optimisation, utilities) with solid integration experience across IBM MQ, VSAM, JCL, and core z/OS tools.
- Demonstrated ability to own and modernise mainframe solutions, collaborating with cross‑functional teams (analysts, testers, DevOps) while operating in secure, regulated environments.
- DB2 utilities (LOAD, UNLOAD, REORG)
- COBOL-DB2 integration
- RACF for user profile management and access control
- IBM MQ for message queue integration
- z/OS environment tools: JCL, TSO/ISPF, VSAM file handling
Preferred Experience/Qualifications
- Micro Focus Enterprise Developer / Analyzer
- Experience in mainframe application modernisation
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Certifications in mainframe technologies are advantageous
Keywords for search purposes - Mainframe Developer, COBOL Developer, Mainframe Software Engineer, Software Engineer, IBM Mainframe Developer
If you are keen to learn more, feel free to give me a call on 📱03 8080 7260 or send your resume to 📎nick.reddy@peoplebank.com.au.
We are always happy to speak with talented professionals and referrals are highly encouraged and appreciated.
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Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
