Operations Engineer ( Cobol + Java ) - 12 months contract

ESOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional for a role emphasizing application operations and production support, particularly in modernization projects. Candidates should possess hands-on experience with COBOL and Java, along with a strong understanding of AWS services and ITIL processes. This role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure operational readiness and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading application operations for modernization systems.
• Hands-on expertise with COBOL and Java-based applications.
• Solid knowledge of AWS services and ITIL processes.

Responsibilities

• Support transition and operational readiness for the modernization project.
• Define and maintain operational processes and support documentation.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Contribute to cutover preparation and ensure teams are ready post go-live.
• Ensure compliance with security and enterprise standards.

Skills

Leading application operations

COBOL expertise

Java-based applications

AWS services knowledge

ITIL processes understanding

Job description

Top 3 MUST have skills:

1. Strong experience in leading application operations and production support for modernisation systems.

2. Hands-on expertise with COBOL and Java-based applications and operational readiness for modernisation projects.

3. Solid knowledge of AWS services, monitoring tools, and ITIL processes (incident, problem, change management).

Detailed Job Description:

• Support the transition and operational readiness activities for the modernisation project (COBOL Java backend, React frontend).
• Assist in defining and maintaining operational processes, including monitoring, alerting, escalation procedures, and support documentation.
• Work with Business Analysts, developers, and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and resolve defects.
• Contribute to cutover preparation and knowledge transfer, ensuring operational teams are ready to take over after go-live.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and enterprise standards, following established guidelines and controls.
• Support SLA/OLA tracking and reporting, escalating breaches or risks to the Operations Lead.
• Participate in DR/BCP activities, including testing and documentation under the guidance of the Operations Lead.
• Prepare service delivery reports, meeting materials, and operational dashboards, providing updates to stakeholders.
• Actively participate in maintenance and support meetings, documenting action items and following through on deliverables.
• Assist in exit plan execution, ensuring knowledge capture and documentation in the event of vendor handover or contract closure.