Encora
Cobol Developer
Kuala Lumpur · Work style not stated
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- EmployerEncora
- LocationKuala Lumpur
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employer posted
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
Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using COBOL.
Work on mainframe systems including IBM z/OS environments.
Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of legacy applications.
Support batch processing and job scheduling using tools such as JCL.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration and enhancements.
Participate in system testing, UAT support, and production deployment.
Ensure system stability, data integrity, and compliance with enterprise standards.
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Document technical specifications and maintain system documentation.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
3–8 years of experience in COBOL development.
Strong experience with IBM z/OS or similar mainframe platforms.
Hands-on experience with JCL, batch processing, and debugging tools.
Experience with databases such as DB2 or IMS.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Nice to Have
Experience in banking, insurance, or financial services systems.
Exposure to system modernization or migration projects.
Familiarity with Agile or DevOps environments.
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