James Pascoe Group

Retail and Consumer Products > Information Technology

Key Callouts:

• looking to build a permanent lasting career supporting business critical systems?
• Hands-On COBOL development with meaningful business impact
• Develop deep business knowledge and become a trusted technical authority

About us

The JPL Group is Australia’s largest specialty jewellery retailer and home to the much-loved brands Prouds The Jewellers, Angus & Coote, and Goldmark. With over 440 stores and 4,000 passionate Team Members across the country, we’re proud to be part of so many special moments in our customers’ lives.

We’re known for our quality, service, value, and style, but what truly sets us apart is our people. At JPL, you’ll find a culture that’s friendly, supportive, and full of opportunity. A place where great teamwork is celebrated and careers are given every chance to sparkle.

Why us?

Our Summer Hill Support Office offers the perfect blend of convenience and comfort. Located close to public transport, your commute is made easy and if you prefer to drive, you’ll enjoy the added benefit of a designated undercover parking bay. As part of the JPL Group, you’ll also receive generous Team Member discounts across our three great brands.

Proudly family-owned, we place genuine value on work/life balance. We believe in working hard during the day and being able to switch off at the end of it, leaving work at the office. This approach has helped create a warm, supportive and down-to-earth culture where teamwork is celebrated, leaders are approachable and people truly enjoy coming to work.

About the role

The Application Developer – COBOL is responsible for providing technical support and direction by maintaining, enhancing, and documenting the Company’s proprietary COBOL-based merchandise management system. This role also supports other internally developed applications and systems that integrate with the core merchandise platform.

What will you do?

• Maintain, support, and enhance the proprietary COBOL-based merchandise management system.
• Develop and support existing applications using COBOL in accordance with business-defined standards and best practices.
• Review, refactor, and optimise existing COBOL programs to improve performance, simplify logic, and remove redundant code.
• Design and implement system enhancements and technical solutions aligned to business requirements.
• Produce and maintain documentation, including process flows, system architecture, and user guides for new and existing applications.
• Ensure data integrity, system reliability, and security across supported applications.
• Support and maintain effective integration between the merchandise management system and other IT infrastructure.
• Manage, coordinate, and maintain intranet functionality, including the repairs tracking system.
• Assist with the development and support of other in-house managed applications as required.
• Perform daily stock replenishment activities to stores, including general picking.
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and general administrative duties as required.

The sparkle we’re looking for

• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role with application development.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with COBOL programming.
• Solid understanding of ICT systems, processes, and application support environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Excellent analytical skills as well as close attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships within the team and external stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver outcomes with minimal direct supervision.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and adapt in a changing environment.
• Proactive, innovative, self-motivated, and enthusiastic approach to work.