COBOL CICS Software Developer (Banking Sector Client - Cards Application)

D L RESOURCES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established technology firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled developer proficient in COBOL, particularly in banking systems. The ideal candidate has over three years of experience in mainframe development. Responsibilities include software development, user acceptance testing, and troubleshooting. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with internal teams and contribute to enhancing business solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of mainframe development experience, particularly in banking systems and cards.
• Technically competent in COBOL, CICS, and EZT programming.
• Good working experience with credit card systems.
• Experience with Cardlink system is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Microsoft Visio.
• Understanding of the system development life cycle.
• Ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Resourceful with troubleshooting aptitude.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop COBOL (or CICS-COBOL) programs based on specifications.
• Document program specs and flowcharts.
• Conduct unit and system integration testing.
• Support user acceptance testing.
• Manage solutions in alignment with business objectives.
• Troubleshoot and provide system support.
• Coordinate with teams and vendors to resolve issues.
• Recommend and execute improvements.
• Partner with users to analyze business needs.
• Execute tasks related to project and maintenance requests.

Job description

Key responsibilities:

• Work in team of developers to develop COBOL (or CICS-COBOL) programs according to functional & technical specifications
• Write program specifications and documentation / flowcharts
• Perform unit and system integration testing
• Support user acceptance testing
• Manage and work with Technical team to implement solution that meet Business Requirements and are in alignment with organization's business objectives.
• Troubleshoot, debug and provide production system support
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to resolve application and system issues
• Recommend and execute improvements
• Partner with users to understand Business needs by reviewing the Requirements specifications analyze impact to the application.
• Execute tasks related to project / change request / maintenance request

Key requirements and skills/domain required:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 3 + years of mainframe development, specifically in the areas of banking systems and cards
• Technically competent in COBOL, CICS and EZT programming
• Good working experience with credit card system
• Experience on Cardlink system will be advantageous
• Good working knowledge skills with Microsoft Office Products and Microsoft Visio.
• Good understanding of the system development life cycle
• Ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude
• Attention to detail