Mainframe Developer (COBOL)

Responsible for the design, development, enhancement, and production support in Mainframe system for MARS Loan BAU and project.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare technical specifications for enhancements or projects.
• Program coding, unit testing, integrated testing, UAT support and production cutover.
• Immediate rectification of all issues encountered during user SIT, UAT and production.
• Ensure programs are migrated to acceptance environment upon completion of integrated testing.
• Ensure thorough testing being done during unit testing and SIT
• Attend to users queries on the projects/enhancements.
• Prepare up-to-date source code migration template.

Requirement Experience:

• Minimum 4 to 8 years of mainframe experiences in software development and coding especially in COBOL.
• Banking or financing industry experience in loan application is an added advantage.

Core Technical Skillsets:

• COBOL - Excellent knowledge of COBOL programming (online and batch programs) is required
• JCL - Excellent knowledge of JCL is required
• CICS
• VSAM
• Tools: ISPF, TSO, SDSF, File AID, XPEDITER, DFSORT.

Other Skillsets:

• Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture
• Exposure to IDMS and DB2 is an added advantage
• Understanding of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and software quality assurance principles
• A technical mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding communication across functions (Business, Operations, Infra, QA)
• Able to work independently with very minimal guidance
• Ability to work under tight timelines
• At least a degree qualification either in computer science, engineering or relevant field.