Cobol Developer

HCL Technologies Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal time off

Maternity and paternity benefits

Access to skills / higher education programs

Discounts on products and services

Participation in CSR programs

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced COBOL Developer to join their team. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining mission-critical COBOL-based applications and supporting business operations through enhancements.

This full-time position requires strong skills in COBOL, JCL, and SQL, and at least 3 years of experience in COBOL development. Benefits include personal time off and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of proven experience in COBOL development.
• Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and TSO.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining COBOL‑based applications.
• Analyzing and troubleshooting complex COBOL code.
• Supporting business operations by improving system configurations.

Skills

COBOL development

CICS

SQL

JCL

DB2

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

IBM RTC tool

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, developing, and maintaining COBOL‑based applications and systems to support the business
• Analyzing and troubleshooting complex COBOL code to identify and resolve issues
• Supporting business operations by improving or performing system configurations or by developing new features of Java applications
• Ensuring the performance, quality and responsiveness of applications by monitoring, analyzing and reporting root cause of system/production disruptions and including recommendations to prevent reoccurrence of glitches, defects and bugs
• Helping to maintain/improve code quality as well as automation especially in testing
• Analyzing within IT lines the current technology trends and looking for opportunities to design new technology solutions that maximize the company’s productivity and improve business operations
• Enriching procedures and documentation of deliverables; keeping documentation and processes around production support and development cycle up to date and at 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

Skill Requirements

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology or other demonstrated learning path (e.g., Bootcamp) can be accepted
• Minimum 3+ years of proven experience in COBOL development, with a strong understanding of COBOL syntax, data structures, and programming techniques
• Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2 and 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 and 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
• Malaysian candidates preferred

Note: The benefits listed above vary depending on the nature of your employment and the country where you work. Some benefits may be available in some countries but not in all.

Personal time off

Maternity and paternity benefits

Access to skills / higher education programs/resources

Discounts on products and services via Benefit Box

Participate in CSR programs and live life with a purpose

Opportunities to grow and advance your career