System Analyst (Java, Cobol)

MANPOWER STAFFING SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing services company in Singapore is seeking a highly skilled System Analyst to bridge the gap between legacy COBOL systems and modern Java-based applications. This role requires expertise in transforming and modernizing enterprise applications, alongside strong knowledge of Azure cloud services and CI/CD practices. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in software development and a solid understanding of both traditional and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience in enterprise software development.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or cloud modernization initiatives.
• Ability to work across both legacy (COBOL/CICS/DB2) and modern cloud-native Java environments.
• Interest in continuous improvement, system optimization, and scalable enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities

• Translate legacy business logic into Java/Spring Boot microservices and support system decoupling.
• Enhance integration between legacy platforms and cloud-based systems through APIs.
• Lead Azure cloud migration efforts and redesign on-premise applications.
• Design and build Java microservices, distributed systems, and REST/SOAP APIs.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and ensure code quality.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

COBOL

CI/CD Automation

Azure Cloud Services

Docker

Kubernetes

Terrform

Integration Technologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant field

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled System Analyst (Java, Cobol) who possesses a unique blend of expertise in both modern enterprise web technologies and legacy mainframe systems. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex enterprise applications ensuring seamless integration between legacy platforms and modern Java-based systems.

This position is ideal for professionals who thrive in hybrid environments, bridging the gap between COBOL-based systems and Java/Spring enterprise.

Job Description

This role focuses on modernizing and integrating legacy COBOL/CICS/DB2 systems with Java/Spring Boot applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate legacy business logic into Java/Spring Boot microservices and support system decoupling, refactoring, and modernization activities.
• Enhance integration between legacy platforms and cloud-based systems through APIs, messaging pipelines, and data-processing components.
• Lead Azure cloud migration efforts, including redesigning and re-architecting on-premise applications into cloud-native services using Azure App Services, Functions, SQL, PostgreSQL, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and Bicep.
• Design and build Java microservices, distributed systems, and REST/SOAP APIs, while managing persistence layers across DB2, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps), automate deployments, and incorporate code quality and security checks.
• Integrate enterprise systems with Azure OpenAI and contribute to POCs and AI-driven enhancements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, participate in design and code reviews, mentor team members, and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Provide L3 application support, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective measures to improve system stability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• More than 10 years of experience in enterprise software development.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or cloud modernization initiatives.
• Ability to work across both legacy (COBOL/CICS/DB2) and modern cloud-native Java environments.
• Interest in continuous improvement, system optimization, and scalable enterprise solutions.
• Experience in Java , Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and backend development, including integrating and modernizing legacy COBOL/CICS/DB2 systems into microservices.
• Experience with Azure Cloud Services, Terraform, Bicep, Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher, including CI/CD automation using GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience with AI and integration technologies such as Azure OpenAI, AI Search, SpringAI, Langchain4j, and FastAPI.

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