AS400 Core Banking Systems Engineer

Bangkok Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bangkok Bank in Malaysia seeks a Banking System Administrator to design, deploy, maintain, and enhance the AS400 Core Banking System. You will support day-to-day operations, security, backups, and automation to ensure high availability.

You will also handle real-time payment platform interfaces, API gateways, and related DB tasks, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards. Onsite work and shift coverage are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with IT knowledge.
• Willing to work onsite and support shift-based operations.
• Certification in IBM Certified System Administrator or IBM Certified Advanced System Operator is an advantage.
• 2-3 years of AS400 System Administration experience including job, object, system/application setup, data mimic, backup and restoration; fresh graduates may apply.
• Hands-on experience in AS400-related and Equation, Real-time Payment Platform (RPP) implementation/enhancement.
• Proven experience with AS400 Equation programs and architecture.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as Bank Negara Malaysia’s RMiT, Outsourcing and BCM.
• Knowledge of API, SQL, RENTAS, SWIFT, cheque clearing, and internet banking gateway applications; IBM Power Series server beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and enhance AS400 Core Banking System and security capabilities.
• Support day-to-day AS400 Core Banking System maintenance, upgrades, and backups.
• Support Real-Time payment operations, API gateway, and database interfaces with Core Banking System and eBanking.
• Own and manage AS400 system, applications, jobs, objects, and access permissions.
• Tune/patch OS and address vulnerabilities and bugs.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and security baselines.
• Identify automation opportunities for AS400 Core Banking System.
• Provide production support and monitoring for availability and performance.
• Respond to audits with timely information; coordinate with vendor teams.
• Participate in DRP/BCP testing and post-incident reviews.
• Standby support for Real-Time Payment system and Core Banking after hours as required.

Skills

AS400 Administration

RPP/Real-time Payment

SQL Database

API Knowledge

Education

Degree in Computer Science

IBM Certifications: System Administrator/Advanced Operator

Tools

IBM Power Series Server

Equation Systems

Job description

Bangkok Bank in Malaysia seeks a Banking System Administrator to design, deploy, maintain, and enhance the AS400 Core Banking System. You will support day-to-day operations, security, backups, and automation to ensure high availability.

You will also handle real-time payment platform interfaces, API gateways, and related DB tasks, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards. Onsite work and shift coverage are required.