Senior Mainframe Developer

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

$140.00 - $170.00 Hourly

Contact Email:

joanne@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

13-Apr-2026

Reference Number:

V-61976

Senior Mainframe Developer

Seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer with experience  in M204, SAP ABAP , SAP PSCD , Java/TypeScript , Angular, NodeJS  and COBOL

Job details

Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team.

Development professionals design, create, test and document software systems and applications in accordance with agreed development and security standards and processes. Development Experts lead software development projects and provide technical leadership to their teams. They manage software planning, development, and construction activities, and evaluate and resolve complex issues within the development and production environments. Development experts are responsible for the quality and functionality of software, ensuring adherence to relevant standards, guidelines, and methods for system development.

Development Experts:

• lead the delivery of flexible, quality modern customer service

• work under the broad direction of senior staff to deliver results

• make ethical, evidence-based decisions using sound judgement 

• develop and manage stakeholder relationships.

Key duties and responsibilities
  • lead and create software and technical designs for the realisation of highly complex development solutions
  • develop strategy to ensure high quality code and long-term maintenance of a product's code base
  • provide specialist technical advice on software development and maintenance 
  • lead the release and ensure go-live production support and maintenance for the team’s developments
  • lead analysis, design, software development, prototyping, unit testing and maintenance activities
  • review and undertake high-level analysis of technical requirements to support project evaluation with proposed solutions
  • ensure compliance with endorsed software development methodologies
  • investigate and resolve highly complex ICT issues
  • lead a positive risk management culture
  • engage and manage stakeholder relationships and partner with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability
  • contribute to business and strategic workforce planning, and drive the development of local strategies to improve key performance measures
  • review and prepare reports, briefs and corporate documentation and communicate technical findings and recommendations
  • manage business objectives and implement strategic priorities to achieve outcomes
  • lead the development and delivery of projects within the assigned area of responsibility
  • exercise appropriate delegation in accordance with legislations and guidelines.
Technical skills

• M204 • SAP ABAP • SAP PSCD • Java/TypeScript • Angular • NodeJS • COBOL Extensive knowledge and understanding of: • development systems and tools • current practices and issues in development • relevant frameworks, legislation, policies, and procedures • programs and services administered by the agency • workplace diversity and inclusion

Security Required: Baseline   Security Clearance required

Location  - QLD, ACT, VIC, SA , NSW and Hybrid - 3 days a week

How to Apply - 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

Closing date: Monday 27 April 2026 By 9am

Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information
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