Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer - Melbourne, Australia

Our Financial Services client is looking for a seasoned Mainframe Systems Programmer with a background in IT  Security for a permanent role. This will be based in Melbourne, Victoria likely requiring fulltime presence in the office, however a hybrid arrangement for 2 dpw working from home may be negotiable over time. 

Note - LOOKING FOR A TREE CHANGE & SUNSHINE:

1. Ideal candidates are from Australia, HOWEVER the role is open to US, UK and European nationals to apply.
   
2. Relocation to Melbourne, Australia and Visa Sponsorship can be discussed for the right candidate.
3. Remote working, on contract, will be considered during onboarding and sponsorship process.
4. Only applicants with the requisite skills and experience defined below apply - we are NOT LOOKING for Mainframe Programmers/Developers.
   

Role Purpose:

The successful candidate will be required to provide IBM Mainframe-based systems programming and security technology-based services incorporating, strategy, design, development, delivery and maintenance of technological solutions to meet business needs.

Key competencies & experience:

• 15+ years relevant business experience (Mainframe)
• Sound knowledge of Technology Industry
• Experience in a Security Analyst role (Mainframe - RACF)
• z/OS Software installation and configuration experience
• Advanced Assembler experience
• Advanced - JCL (Job Control Language) coding experience
• SMP/E and REXX experience
• RACF Security expertise
• SAS (Statistical Analysis System) programming expertise
• ISPF and ISPF Dialogue Management Services
• SDSF (Spool Display Search Facility)
• Programming experiencing in one or more programming disciplines (including: Python, PL1 and Cobol)
• Experience with one or more of the following - Storage Management (DASD and Tape), DB2, Performance Monitoring.

Key non-technical capabilities:

• Tertiary qualification in a Technology discipline or related field highly regarded
• Knowledge of the Banking Industry
• Audit, Risk, Controls Background / exposure
• Ability to build effective relationships and enable the successful implementation of technical strategies
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills as well as stakeholder management
• Use technical expertise and judgement to define and implement technical solutions to support business needs
• Provide services to support, guide and assure design of solutions in line with agreed strategies and directions
• Confer with system users to develop areas of change in requirements, that result in greater efficiency, systems integration or cost reduction
• Support specific project goals by providing expertise and technical assurance for key system components to support costing efforts and to ensure the integrity of design
• Develop technical evaluations of products, tools, techniques and methods to meet business needs
• Provide technical input to design specifications of major computer systems and provide consultative guidance on their execution
• Develop/create technical strategies
• Contribute to project work and support in in the delivery of initiatives
• Technical knowledge that allows the nature and impact of technology change and operations on effectiveness to be assessed for potential impacts on bank managed IT systems
• Sound understanding of risk management, controls and standard operating procedures
• Strong knowledge of policies, regulations and obligations within the context of technology and the business operations that it supports.

Notes:

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
2. Start date is likely to be around August 2025.
3. Attractive AU$ salary package on offer but will very much depend on skills and experience.

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