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Cobol Developer

Encora · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

IT - Network / Systems / DB AdminSenior LevelQuick applyfull-time1 day ago

About The Role

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced COBOL Developer to support and enhance legacy systems within a critical enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in mainframe technologies and be capable of maintaining, optimizing, and modernizing existing applications.

Key Responsibilities

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  • Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using COBOL .
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  • Work on mainframe systems including IBM z/OS environments.
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  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
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  • Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of legacy applications.
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  • Support batch processing and job scheduling using tools such as JCL .
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  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration and enhancements.
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  • Participate in system testing, UAT support, and production deployment.
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  • Ensure system stability, data integrity, and compliance with enterprise standards.
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  • Document technical specifications and maintain system documentation.

Requirements

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
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  • 3–8 years of experience in COBOL development .
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  • Strong experience with IBM z/OS or similar mainframe platforms.
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  • Hands-on experience with JCL , batch processing, and debugging tools.
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  • Experience with databases such as DB2 or IMS .
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  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Nice to Have

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  • Experience in banking, insurance, or financial services systems .
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  • Exposure to system modernization or migration projects.
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  • Familiarity with Agile or DevOps environments.

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