Application Consultant-Mainframe Modernization

Introduction

IBM Application Consultants work directly with our clients on key initiatives. You will have the opportunity to build an in-depth understanding of their business issues and implement organizational strategies that drive adoption of change. We are looking for experts who can build credibility and trust with our clients and provide knowledge that addresses individual and unique business needs.

Your Role and Responsibilities

We are currently recruiting a Application Consultant - Mainframe Modernization for a 18 months fixed term contract, based in Sydney, Australia.

Should have knowledge and expertise in Westpac's payments domain. Deep understanding of Fusion Global PAY plus along with its integration capabilities, which are essential for modernizing payment legacy systems ensuring they meet current standards and regulations of ISO 20022.

Responsible for acceleration initiatives, such as the configuration of IBM Z products, Git migrations, and the installation of production-level toolchains, showcases proficiency in modern IDEs, script building, pipeline definitions, and deployment automation. To Ingest DevOps transformation and adopt a CI / CD pipeline to facilitate migration from legacy to open-source systems as part of modernization.

As an Application Consultant, the detailed responsibilities include

• Analyse functional requirements and convert them into technical specifications.
• Take the responsibility of a project Co-Ordinator handling the delivery and resource management. Ensure offshore onshore coordination.
• Design and Develop technical solutions. Ensure technology solutions are aligned with the Bank Group's enterprise architecture
• Complete and oversee project work stream deliverables including quality control and sign off for area of accountability
• Supervise the offshore staff by prioritising, assigning and assist reviewing work and deliverables according to specified timeframes
• Provide ongoing assistance to support teams for functionality released into production
• Provide support and participate in testing activities including unit testing, system testing and user acceptance testing
• Identify project delivery issues / risks, assist with mitigation strategies, and escalate as appropriate
• Work within a team environment and instil the group values of trust and team spirit
• Evaluate effectiveness of SDLC tools, processes and methodologies, and make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Enables, motivates, directs and continuously develops a committed, empowered, and high-performing workforce. Creates an environment and culture that supports this workforce.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

To ensure success in the role you will possess the following skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

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