COBOL Developer (JD#10648)

Sciente; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a COBOL Developer to join the Cash Management & Corporate Banking Services department. This role involves developing and supporting core banking applications in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in COBOL and related technologies. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with solid problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience with COBOL.
• Experience in core banking systems is an advantage.
• Strong domain knowledge in Banking and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and test software components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production systems.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure solutions align with requirements.

Skills

COBOL

Pro*C

SQL

Unix/Linux Shell Scripting

Oracle RDBMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Maven

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a COBOL Developer to join the Cash Management & Corporate Banking Services department, responsible for the International Core Banking System . The role involves developing, enhancing, and supporting core banking applications using COBOL, Pro*C, SQL, and related technologies. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Mandatory Skill-set

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field;
• Must have 6 years of hands on experience with COBOL (Micro Focus COBOL);
• Must have experience with Pro*C and C programming;
• Must have solid command of Oracle database environments such as SQL / PL-SQL;
• Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux Shell Scripting & Oracle RDBMS;
• Experience with source control and collaboration tools.

Desired Skill-set

• Strong domain knowledge in Banking and Finance, with experience in core banking systems being an advantage;
• Exposure to containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes;
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Maven;
• Experience with messaging and file transfer tools including MQ and CFT;
• Comfortable working in iterative development environments, following LEAN or Agile methodologies;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for effective documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze functional specifications and create detailed technical specifications;
• Design, develop, implement, and test software components using COBOL, Pro*C, and SQL;
• Maintain and enhance legacy banking applications and support modernization efforts;
• Create and maintain technical documentation including unit tests, peer reviews, and system integration documents;
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and QA teams to ensure solutions align with business requirements;
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production systems (Level 3 support);
• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to solution architecture;
• Ensure high quality and timely delivery of assigned tasks and projects;
• Engage in continuous learning and development of new technical skills and industry trends;
• Support CI/CD implementation and assist in system automation and DevOps practices.

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