Lead Cobol Developer

About the role

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..

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

Other Requirements

1.Certifications in Mainframe technologies or leadership certifications are a plus.