Minimum of 1 Principal COBOL Developer
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About this tender
This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview Services Australia is seeking a minimum of 1 Principal COBOL Developer. The role sits within a Senior Development Expert capability, overseeing large and complex software development projects and providing technical leadership and mentoring to a team of software engineers. The Role Development professionals design, create, test and document software systems and applications in accordance with agreed development and security standards and processes. Senior Development Experts oversee large and complex software development projects, providing technical leadership and mentoring to their team or teams. Driving software planning, aided by enterprise architecture, development and construction activities Accountability for the resolution of complex issues within the development and production environments Overseeing the quality and functionality of software, ensuring adherence to relevant standards, guidelines, and methods for system development Role Requirements Inspire flexible, quality modern customer service Operate with a high level of autonomy and work under the broad guidance of senior staff Make ethical, evidence-based decisions using sound judgement Develop and manage strategic relationships with stakeholders Be able to quickly learn and identify key components of supported applications Take a lead role in the high-level design of mainframe solutions Enquiries Buyer contact: ICT.PANEL.DMP@servicesaustralia.gov.au
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