Mainframe Developer

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and motivated Mainframe Software Developer to join our Consulting customer. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about mainframe technologies and eager to contribute to large-scale, mission-critical systems.

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 cross-functional teams including testers, analysts, and DevOps engineers.
• Contribute to system documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and modernisation efforts using Micro Focus tools.

Required Technical Skills

Candidates must have hands-on experience with the following technologies:

Core Mainframe Technologies (Mandatory)

• COBOL (e.g., IBM COBOL for z/OS)
• DB2 for z/OS
• SQL query writing and optimisation
• Data modelling and database design
• Use of DB2 utilities (e.g., LOAD, UNLOAD, REORG)
• COBOL-DB2 integration
• RACF
• User profile management
• Access control and security enforcement
• IBM MQ
• Message queue design and integration
• Queue/topic management
• z/OS Environment
• JCL (Job Control Language)
• TSO/ISPF
• VSAM file handling

Must be an Australian Citizen, bonus if you already have a security clearance.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the relevant link on this job posting or reach out to Dan Thomas on: 0409 898 727 or daniel.thomas@talentinternational.com