About us:

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

As a COBOL Developer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our clients' critical COBOL applications. Your skills will be essential in ensuring the smooth operation of these systems while also exploring opportunities for modernization and optimisation.

You will design, code, test, and document COBOL programs and scripts, adhering to coding standards and best practices. You will troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing. You will collaborate with team members to deliver projects on time and within budget.

On offer is an exciting career where you'll make an impact and work with innovative technology solutions. You'll perfect your skills alongside a talented and collaborative team while enjoying the recognition, progression and extensive benefits of a multinational organisation. 

• Core COBOL: Strong proficiency in COBOL programming, including syntax, data structures, and file handling
• Mainframe Technologies: Extensive experience with mainframe environments (z/OS), JCL, VSAM, CICS, and PL/I
• Database Management: Solid understanding of database concepts, SQL, IDMS, and IBM Db2
• Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., REXX, Python)
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively both independently and in collaborative teams
• Client-facing: Strong client-facing skills and ability to build rappor

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. To discuss adjustment requirements, please email [email protected].

Agencies:

We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks