Job Description

Job Title: COBOL Developer

Job Purpose

The

COBOL Developer

is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining COBOL-based applications on mainframe platforms supporting card products (credit and debit cards). The role ensures secure, reliable, and efficient card transaction processing and lifecycle management in a mission-critical environment. The developer works closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to deliver system enhancements and maintain high service availability.

Key Accountabilities & Outcomes

1. Development & Maintenance

Develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL programs for card systems. Ensure batch jobs and online transactions run reliably and efficiently.

2. System Integration

Integrate mainframe applications with internal systems, databases, and external interfaces.

3. Testing & Quality Assurance

Conduct unit, integration, and regression testing. Ensure adherence to security, audit, and regulatory standards.

4. Production Support & Monitoring

Troubleshoot and resolve production issues promptly. Work with IT operations on deployments, monitoring, and incident resolution.

5. Requirements Analysis & Collaboration

Collaborate with business analysts, stakeholders, and IT teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.

6. Documentation & Compliance

Maintain up-to-date technical documentation. Ensure compliance with internal IT policies and industry regulations.

7. Performance Optimization

Analyze and optimize COBOL code, batch jobs, and system processes for better performance.

8. Knowledge Sharing & Continuous Improvement

Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and learning initiatives. Suggest enhancements to processes and system architecture.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or equivalent. Diplomas or certifications in mainframe technologies may be considered with relevant experience.

Experience

3 to 10 years

of experience in IT, preferably in mainframe development or banking applications.

Certifications (Preferred)

IBM Certified Specialist - COBOL Programmer IBM certifications related to z/OS, CICS, or DB2 Certifications in software development, systems integration, or banking IT

Job-Specific Skills & Competencies

Strong proficiency in

COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS, and VSAM

Experience integrating mainframe applications with internal/external systems Strong performance tuning and optimization skills Excellent troubleshooting and analytical thinking Knowledge of banking processes, cards operations, and transaction systems Good communication skills for stakeholder and vendor interactions Ability to adapt to modernization initiatives and learn emerging technologies
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM10,000.00 - RM12,000.00 per month

Experience:

integrating mainframe applications: 2 years (Preferred) COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS, and VSAM: 2 years (Required) performance tuning and optimization skills: 2 years (Preferred) banking processes, cards operations, and transaction systems: 2 years (Preferred) IBM Certified Specialist - COBOL Programmer: 2 years (Preferred) IBM certifications related to z/OS, CICS, or DB2: 2 years (Preferred) software development, systems integration, or banking IT: 2 years (Preferred) mainframe development or banking applications.: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person