Senior ADABAS Natural Developer

Whizdom ·whizdom.shazamme.com

Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
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Senior ADABAS Natural Developer

Contract | Sydney (Parramatta / Olympic Park) | Up to $906/day incl. Super

About the Client

Join a large, high-profile public sector organisation delivering one of the most significant technology transformation programs in Australia. This organisation operates in a mission-critical, highly secure environment, supporting frontline services across the state.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior ADABAS Natural Developer to play a key role in a major enterprise system modernisation program.

You will contribute to the replacement of a critical legacy platform with a modern, cloud-based system—supporting large-scale data migration, system redesign, and application development. This role sits within a data management capability stream, focused on ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and migration of legacy data into the new platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain applications using ADABAS and NATURAL (online & batch)
  • Produce technical specifications, system designs, and documentation
  • Support application development, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Perform code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement practices
  • Work closely with architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions
  • Conduct technical analysis and impact assessments
  • Ensure compliance with security, architectural, and development standards
  • Document business processes and technical workflows
Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience with ADABAS database and NATURAL programming
  • Strong knowledge of JCL, TSO, and partitioned datasets
  • Proven experience delivering across full SDLC (Agile, Waterfall, or RUP)
  • Ability to conduct design and code reviews
  • Experience working on complex legacy system environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have

  • Exposure to web technologies (AJAX, HTML, XML, CSS, Java)
  • Experience within large-scale government or enterprise transformation programs
Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines
  • High level of resilience and adaptability in complex environments
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making capability
Security & Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or NZ Citizen
  • Ability to obtain/hold a Baseline Security Clearance
  • Willingness to undergo police and background checks
What’s on Offer

  • Work on a once-in-a-generation transformation program
  • Contribute to a high-impact, mission-critical platform
  • Long-term contract through to June 2027
  • Competitive daily rate up to $906 incl. super
How to Apply

If you’re looking to take on a technically challenging role within a large-scale transformation, apply now.

For more information, contact:
📞 Farbar Siddiq – 0489 922 211
📧 farbars@whizdom.com.au

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