Mainframe Developer

Posted

Summary

ACT
Contract
Government / Local Government
Federal Government

Details

  • Long-term federal government contract stability
  • Work within high-performing technical teams
  • Exposure to large-scale enterprise systems

  • 12 month contract 
  • Federal Government Agency 
  • Canberra Location 

About the company
Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a Federal Government Agency to engage a Mainframe Developer. This position is located in their busy Canberra office for an initial 12 month contract with a possible 24 month extension.
  
About the Position
The Mainframe Developer is a senior technical role responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining complex mainframe applications within a large-scale enterprise environment. Working as part of an Agile delivery team, the role supports the full system lifecycle and contributes to the delivery of secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions that meet business and operational needs.

Duties

  • Develop and maintain mainframe applications
  • Collaborate in Agile delivery teams
  • Support analysis, design, implementation phases
  • Perform testing and incident resolution
  • Contribute to release and deployment

Requirements/Skills

  • MUST hold a baseline security clearance or higher
  • Strong COBOL, CICS, DB2 experience
  • Skilled in JCL and MVS
  • Experience with Agile development environments
  • Understanding of system analysis design
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex systems

Benefits working with this Client

  • Long-term federal government contract stability
  • Work within high-performing technical teams
  • Exposure to large-scale enterprise systems

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group 

  • Weekly pay  
  • Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement 
  • Dedicated consultant per contract
  • Employee Assistance Program available
  • Our agency supports Indigenous communities 

How to Apply
Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 11/06/2026, 5:00pm
Consultant: Te
Email for questions only: recruitment@karlkarecruiting.com.au
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.

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