At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and support mainframe applications using cutting-edge technologies.
- Company: Join a leading financial services organisation in a hybrid role.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities to learn modern tech.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the finance sector while working with innovative tech.
- Qualifications: Strong skills in COBOL, PLI, and AI tools for software engineering.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Profusion is partnering with a financial services organization who are looking for a 'Senior Engineer - Mainframe' to join one of their departments on a permanent engagement. This will be a hybrid working model, with the office based in Surfers Paradise.
The client is looking for someone with the following:
- Must Have
- Strong proficiency in mainframe technologies — COBOL and/or PLI, with working knowledge of JCL, CICS, IMS, and batch processing
- Experience developing and supporting applications on z/OS in a production environment
- Demonstrated comfort using AI tools for software engineering (e.g., AI coding assistants, code generation, AI-assisted debugging) — this is a core skill, not a nice-to-have
- Ability to investigate and resolve production issues on the mainframe — abend analysis, debugging, and performance diagnosis
- A mindset of curiosity and adaptability — willingness to work outside your comfort zone and extend into modern technology platforms
- Highly Valued
- Experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices
- Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging platforms (Kafka, MQ)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices
- Experience in banking, financial services, or other regulated environments
Unfortunately for this role we cannot sponsor candidates, therefore please apply if you hold either permanent residency or are an Australian citizen.
Mainframe Developer employer: Profusion
Join a leading financial institution in Sydney as an Associate Director, where you'll manage a high-growth corporate banking portfolio and work with some of Australia's fastest-growing businesses. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises diversity and inclusion, alongside clear career progression pathways and competitive remuneration packages. With strong internal support and a market-leading team structure, this role offers significant client-facing opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the corporate banking sector.
