Cobol Developer

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and experienced COBOL Developer to join our dynamic team at HCL Technologies Malaysia SDN BHD. As a  COBOL Developer, you will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of mission-critical business applications. This is a full-time position based in Kuala Lumpur.

Key Responsibilities

What you'll be doing
•    Designing, developing, and maintaining COBOL-based applications and systems to support the business
•    Analysing and troubleshooting complex COBOL code to identify and resolve issues
•    Support business operations on their areas by improving or performing systems configurations or by developing new features of Java applications. 
•    Ensure the performance, quality and responsiveness of applications by monitoring, analyzing and reports root cause of system/ production disruption and include recommendations to prevent the reoccurrence of glitches, defects & bugs.
•    Help to maintain/improve code quality as well as automation especially on the testing area. 
•    Analyze within their IT lines the current technology trends and look for opportunities to design new technology solutions that would maximize the company's productivity and improve business operations. 
•    Enrich procedures & documentation of deliverables. Keep documentation and processes around production support as well development cycle up to date and at his best possible efficiency.
•    Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
•    Implementing best practices in software development, including code documentation, testing, and deployment
•    Providing technical guidance and mentoring to more junior developers
•    Staying up-to-date with the latest COBOL technologies and industry trends

Skill Requirements

What we're looking for
•    Bachelor's or Master degree in information technology and/or other demonstrated learning path (eg. Bootcamp) can be accepted.
•    Minimum 3+ years of proven experience in COBOL development, with a strong understanding of COBOL syntax, data structures, and programming techniques
•    Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2 as well as TSO.
•    Understanding of mainframe technologies and environments (Batch processes versus Online)
•    Understanding of legacy system modernization techniques
•    Extensive experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-level COBOL applications
•    Understanding of associated development processes – Testing, Code Quality and Design.
•    Proficiency in SQL.
•    RTC tool understanding (IBM) is a nice to have
•    Methodologies – Waterfall & Agile are accepted.
•    Experience in supporting production to business users would be added advantage.
•    Work experience in Finance, banking or insurance industry is preferred.
•    Language – French is a PLUS.
•    Certification – ITIL is a PLUS.
•    Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
•    Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
•    Commitment to continuous learning and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends
•    Malaysian Candidates Preferred

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