Job description:
About the role We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior 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.
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
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 7 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
