ADABAS Developer

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Job description

Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Human Resources Systems

Development

Job title ADABAS Developer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 68240357 RTF 303642 Closing 25/0+/2024

Contact officer Nik Saini, A/ Senior Manager on 08 8+++ 1040 or nik.saini@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=303642

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people

with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please

discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE

website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go

to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Manage and maintain ADABAS databases, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and system integrity while supporting and

upgrading related Software AG products within the NT Government's IT infrastructure. Additionally, the role involves

troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, contributing to efficient system operations, and providing expertise in CICS online

and batch processing environments.

Context statement

This position operates within the NT Government's IT infrastructure, requiring specialized expertise in ADABAS database

management and Natural programming to support critical business applications.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Oversee the management and maintenance of ADABAS databases, ensuring optimal performance, data integrity, and security.

2. Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Natural applications using NatOne and SPod, ensuring the delivery of high-quality

software solutions.

3. Manage the upgrade process for Software AG products, including Natural, EntireX, and other related software, ensuring

minimal disruption and seamless integration with existing systems.

4. Monitor system performance and proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve issues related to ADABAS databases and Natural

applications, maintaining system efficiency and reliability.

5. Provide expert support for CICS online and batch processing environments, ensuring smooth and reliable operations and

addressing any issues that arise promptly and effectively.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated expertise in managing and maintaining ADABAS databases, including performance tuning and data integrity.

2. Experience in Natural programming and JCL using NatOne and SPod environments.

3. Experience in troubleshooting performance issues and the ability to diagnose and resolve performance issues related to

ADABAS and Natural applications.

4. Hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting Natural RPC servers on Mainframe z/OS systems.

5. Practical experience in upgrading Software AG products such as Natural, EntireX and CICS.

6. Skilled in handling CICS online and batch processing environments, ensuring efficient and reliable system operations.

7. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of being professional, accountable, honest, respectful

and innovative.

Desirable

1. ADABAS Event Replication and Target Adapter technologies, ensuring robust data synchronization and integration.

2. Understanding of REST/API technologies provided by Software AG, enhancing system integration capabilities.

Further information

The successful applicant may be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from

this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. The successful applicant will need to be available after hours to support the

successful deployment of changes through the HR Systems.
 
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