Encora

Cobol Developer

Kuala Lumpur Full Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced COBOL Developer to support and enhance legacy systems within a critical enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in mainframe technologies and be capable of maintaining, optimizing, and modernizing existing applications.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using COBOL.

  • Work on mainframe systems including IBM z/OS environments.

  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

  • Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of legacy applications.

  • Support batch processing and job scheduling using tools such as JCL.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration and enhancements.

  • Participate in system testing, UAT support, and production deployment.

  • Ensure system stability, data integrity, and compliance with enterprise standards.

  • Document technical specifications and maintain system documentation.


Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

  • 3–8 years of experience in COBOL development.

  • Strong experience with IBM z/OS or similar mainframe platforms.

  • Hands-on experience with JCL, batch processing, and debugging tools.

  • Experience with databases such as DB2 or IMS.

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.


Nice to Have

  • Experience in banking, insurance, or financial services systems.

  • Exposure to system modernization or migration projects.

  • Familiarity with Agile or DevOps environments.