Senior Software Engineer - Cobol at Westpac New Zealand

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cobol, CICS, DB2, Easytrieve, VSAM, JCL, Endevor, Expeditor, SAS, Agile Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Incident Management, Risk Analysis, Middleware Integration, System Testing, Unit Testing

Industry

Banking

Description

Mō te tūranga | About the role This is an expression of interest for talented and passionate Senior Cobol Programmers to join our dynamic team at Westpac New Zealand. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you! As cool as all the new technologies are, you know the reason why mainframes and COBOL have been around for over 60 years and are still as relevant as ever for many enterprises around the world. Our IBM mainframe runs the bank’s core systems, and we are looking for someone who can provide technical domain expertise in CICS/COBOL/DB2, covering all aspects including development, unit test, system test, and implementation of software solutions. You will analyse, develop, and maintain high quality applications as well as providing mentorship and leadership. Please note: - This position requires participation in an afterhours on call support roster. Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? Minimum of 7 years IBM mainframe experience using: COBOL, Easytrieve, DB2, VSAM, JCL, Endevor, Expeditor, SAS. Demonstrated experience of complex analysis, assessment, and delivery of appropriate recommendations Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve service and operational problems, including root cause analysis Incident/problem management skills, including afterhours and on call support experience Exposure to middleware integration and infrastructure Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Risk analysis and mitigation Experience in IT Quality processes Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure Demonstrated experience of Agile methodology Please note, that due to the high volume of applicants and our diligent assessment processes, we may take a few weeks to advise of your application outcome and/or next steps. We would sincerely appreciate your patience in this regard. Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together. What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you! Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now! Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater Applications close: 12 June 2026 Our culture is rich with stories of how our people like to help, our customers, our community and each other. This is reflected through flexible working arrangements to ensure that our people have a balance in their life with those things that are important to them. Through ensuring that we provide opportunities to everyone regardless of what society throws at them, we are a safe place to work where you are treated equally and appreciated.

Responsibilities

The role involves analyzing, developing, and maintaining high-quality applications on IBM mainframes for core banking systems. Responsibilities include providing technical expertise in CICS/COBOL/DB2 and offering mentorship and leadership to the team.