Overview

Join a large federal government organisation in Canberra and help enhance and support mission critical enterprise applications in a complex ICT environment. This contract role suits an experienced mainframe developer who enjoys solving challenging production issues, delivering high-quality code and documentation, collaborating with stakeholders across multiple teams, and contributing to continuous improvement and transformation initiatives.

Required Skills

Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining enterprise level software solutions using ADABAS Natural
Strong mainframe development capability across analysis, design, build, testing and support
Proven ability to investigate issues, resolve defects and enhance existing applications to meet business requirements and development standards
Ability to produce clear, high quality technical and design documentation
Strong prioritisation skills with a track record of delivering quality outcomes to deadlines
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across distributed teams
Strong analytical and problem solving capability with a continuous improvement mindset
Experience supporting and guiding junior developers and uplifting team capability
Comfortable working within governance processes and contributing to progress reporting

Nice to Have Skills

Experience with Natural version upgrades and the NaturalOne editor
Experience with SAS programming
Experience with PostScript and enterprise output support including document rendering and print stream troubleshooting
Ability to quickly gain knowledge of relevant legislation, policy settings, and government ICT frameworks

Preferred Education and Experience

Relevant qualifications in information technology or a related discipline
Experience delivering moderately complex to complex work with limited direction in a large enterprise or government environment

Other Requirements

Location: Canberra ACT with hybrid arrangements considered at the discretion of the hiring manager
Contract execution to 30 June 2027, with a potential 12 month extension
Must hold an active AGSVA clearance prior to commencement and be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 as required

If you are ready to bring strong ADABAS Natural experience to a high impact role, apply now and we will contact you to discuss the next steps.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Jocelyn Moore on + 612 6151 9209 or email jmoore@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

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