Software Engineer - Backend Developer
Kuala Lumpur
| Early Career
| Full time
AS400 Developer (COBOL)
Packaged Application Development Analyst
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Early Career
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Full time
Job No. 14465095
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Kuala Lumpur
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Job Title: AS400 Developer (COBOL)
Domain: Core Banking
Sub-Domain: Channels & EAI
Experience Level: Junior (3-5 Years)
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Junior Developer with 3-5 years of experience in AS400-based Core Banking environments to support and develop applications within the Channels & Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) domain. The role involves development, maintenance, troubleshooting, and production support of AS400 applications, with a strong focus on COBOL/400 programming, host integration, and DB2 database operations. The ideal candidate should have experience working in mission-critical banking systems and supporting integration between host and channel applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and support Core Banking applications on the AS400 platform.
- Design, code, test, and implement enhancements using COBOL/400.
- Support Channels & EAI applications and interfaces integrated with host systems.
- Perform incident analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution for production issues.
- Develop and maintain DB2 database objects, queries, and batch processes.
- Collaborate with business users, analysts, and technical teams to implement functional and technical changes.
- Support system integration activities between AS400 host applications and external channels.
- Participate in release, deployment, and change management processes.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring issues.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation and support procedures.
Required Skills:
- 3-5 years of experience in AS400 application development and support.
- Strong hands-on experience with COBOL/400 (mandatory).
- Experience working with AS400/IBM i operating systems.
- Proficiency in DB2 database development and query optimization.
- Knowledge of Core Banking Channels and Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) concepts.
- Experience in host integration and interfacing with external systems.
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting production environments and handling incident management.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with DevOps practices and release automation.
- Knowledge of ALDON for AS400 application lifecycle management and deployment automation.
- Exposure to source code version control and change management processes.
- Familiarity with banking payment, channel, or customer-facing systems.
- Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
- Experience with batch processing, job scheduling, and system monitoring on AS400.
Kuala Lumpur
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