Senior Gen/COBOL Developer

It Alliance Aus — Australia · Posted ~3 hours ago

Lead Contract Hybrid

Skills

CA Gen COBOL Software development Technical leadership Software architecture Testing Documentation

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A federal public-sector technology program is seeking a senior software development professional with experience in CA Gen and COBOL. You will oversee development activities, write optimized code, guide other engineers, and ensure software meets agreed development and security standards. The hybrid role is available across several major Australian cities.

Highlights

Senior government technology role with a long initial contract and extension potential. The position combines hands-on software development with technical leadership, project oversight, quality ownership, and opportunities to work across several major Australian cities.

Description

One of our leading federal govt clients is seeking to engage Senior Gen /CA GEN/Cool: Gen /Cobol Developer -Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide -Hybrid Please note Candidates must have a Baseline security clearance Initial contract duration-12 months Extension term-24 months Experience level-Manager - EL1 Level equivalent Location of work-Canberra-Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide 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 Duties may include some or all of the following: • 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 • perform and manage cost analysis activities as required • lead and manage staff to increase performance and engagement through: coachingcapability developmentperformance managementhealth and well-being support• exercise appropriate delegation in accordance with legislations and guidelines. Essential criteria 1.Minimum of 4 years of experience with Gen developmentDesirable criteria 1.Experience with Cuba or similar systems2.Experience writing and debugging COBOL3.Experience with development of SOAP services, RESTful APIs and MQ4.Experience in Win32 application development If you would like to apply for the above role, then please send your updated resume with Cover Letter to rahul.sharma@italliance.com.au