contract java developer (weekends,shifts) #ikr

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Singapore is looking for a skilled Java/COBOL Developer to join their technology team. The role focuses on maintaining core banking systems and developing new microservices solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in Java and COBOL, alongside expertise in Spring frameworks and risk and credit domain knowledge. This is a great opportunity for professionals seeking to impact the financial services sector significantly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development, preferably in financial services.
• Hands-on expertise in Java and COBOL programming.
• Experience with Spring Framework for microservices development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java and COBOL.
• Develop and deploy microservices with Spring Boot.
• Modernize legacy COBOL applications.

Skills

Java

COBOL

Spring Framework

Microservices

SQL

RESTful APIs

Version Control (Git)

CI/CD Pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Oracle

DB2

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

Seeking a skilled Java/COBOL Developer to join our dynamic technology team in Singapore. This role is crucial for maintaining and modernizing our core banking systems while developing new microservices-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in both legacy COBOL systems and modern Java development, with expertise in Spring/Spring Boot frameworks and a solid understanding of Risk and Credit domain knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java and COBOL programming languages
• Develop and deploy microservices using Spring Boot framework
• Modernize legacy COBOL applications and integrate them with modern Java-based systems
• Implement Risk and Credit management solutions supporting business requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement RESTful APIs
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle including analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and adherence to best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in both legacy and modern systems
• Document technical specifications and maintain comprehensive system documentation and any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java and COBOL programming languages
• Minimum5 plus years of experience in software development
• Experience in the financial services or banking sector is highly preferred
• Hands‑on experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot for microservices development
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation
• Knowledge of SQL and database technologies (Oracle, DB2, or similar)
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of microservices architecture patterns and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins)

Domain Knowledge

• Solid understanding of Risk Management concepts and frameworks
• Knowledge of Credit processes including credit scoring, limit management, and exposure calculations
• Familiarity with banking regulations and compliance requirements
• Understanding of financial products and services

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Knowledge of message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Professional certifications in Java or Spring Framework
• Experience with mainframe technologies (z/OS, CICS, JCL)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools

Interested applicants, please email your resume to Karin Chan Wei Kien

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