? Hiring: Mainframe System Programmer | Australia ??

Contract: 1 Year

Work Setup: Onsite

Location: Sydney

About the role

Mainframe System Programmer A Mainframe Systems Programmer is responsible for the ongoing support and stability of the Mainframe platform while delivering a mix of technology projects and business as usual functions, such as implementing new functions and features, upgrade/maintenance of operating systems, system software and hardware, troubleshooting problems and performance issues.

Key duties (responsibilities and duties required for the position)

Duties and Responsibilities

· Lead the design, improvement and ongoing operation of the mainframe platform to ensure high availability, performance and resilience of critical systems

· Set technical direction and contribute to platform roadmaps and priorities, aligning mainframe capability with agency and divisional objectives

· Oversee delivery of system upgrades, enhancements and maintenance activities, ensuring risks are managed and services remain stable

· Provide expert advice on complex technical issues, guiding resolution of high-impact incidents and supporting continuous improvement of system reliability

· Work closely with internal teams, vendors and partners to deliver integrated solutions that meet service and security requirements

· Lead and influence automation and modernisation initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce risk and enhance system performance

· Contribute to planning, reporting and governance activities, including preparing input to briefs, performance reporting and strategic documentation

· Lead and develop staff by coaching, mentoring and building technical capability,



supporting a high-performing and engaged team

Key capabilities (skills/knowledge required for the position)

· Demonstrated depth of knowledge in one or more of the highly desired ICT technologies outlined in ‘knowledge required for the position’.

· Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a large-scale and complex enterprise Mainframe setting.

· Experience with planning and managing the implementation of processes and procedures, tools and techniques for monitoring and managing the performance of technology services.

· Resolves highly complex, sensitive and/or escalated technical issues that are often time critical.

· Experience with monitoring the performance of delivery teams and the ability to take corrective action and in line with policies.

· Think critically and analytically to solve complex and sensitive problems.

· Develop and manage stakeholder relationships with technical and non-technical staff, executives and representatives from vendor organisations.

· Develop staff capability through coaching and mentoring.

Knowledge Required for the Position

Experience and knowledge across a breadth of ICT technologies or methodologies is highly desirable,

- Design and support of highly available mainframe environments.

Hardware

- IBM Z Series Mainframe (z17)
- Luminx CGX
- IBM z/OS Communications Server (TCPIP, VTAM, SNA, FTP, SMTP, AT-TLS)

Products

- z/OS
- BMC Control-M
- BMC Compuware Suite.

Languages

- Job Control Language (JCL)
- Restructured Extended Executor (REXX)
- Scripting Languages (bash, ksh, shell, python, perl, etc), COBOL

? Interested candidates, please send your updated CV/resume to [email protected]

📌 Mainframe System Programmer (Sydney)
🏢 Lancesoft Australia
📍 Sydney