2,068 Cobol Developer jobs in Singapore

A Senior COBOL Developer is required to work on the development, enhancement and support of COBOL/CLP applications on AS400.

• Develop, enhance and support COBOL/CLP applications on AS400.
• Interface with product owners, analysts and other IT teams to deliver business solutions.
• Support production environments: triage incidents, debug, apply fixes and document changes.
• Participate in SDLC phases: requirement gathering, coding, testing, deployment.
• Tune and refactor existing modules to improve maintainability and performance.

• At least 5 years of AS400 COBOL development experience.
• Experience with SEU, SDA, PDM, CLP/CLLE, DB2/400, MQ, JCL and job schedulers.
• Familiarity with Trade Finance and Loans modules in banking.

• Effective stakeholder communication and coordination across IT teams.
• Proactive, versatile and able to manage concurrent deliverables.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, committed to quality and collaboration.

• Experience in managing projects and development SDLC at least 2-4 years.
• Experience managing stakeholders and coordinate with other IT team.
• Experience leading development team size at least 2-3 members.
• Strong leadership, good communication, proactive, committed and good team spirit.

Senior COBOL Developer
Job Description:
Contribute to IT topics in the financial industry for Antaes Asia clients
Implement enhancements and new features for existing COBOL applications to meet evolving business requirements.
Engage in team discussions to ensure the design of systems and features is practical, maintainable, and scalable.
Proactively identify opportunities to modernize and optimize the codebase, making it more adaptable and efficient.
Provide accurate time estimates for development tasks, ensuring project timelines are met.
Diagnose and resolve issues efficiently to maintain system stability and performance.
Collaborate with your peers through code reviews, ensuring quality standards and best practices are maintained.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced developers, helping to build a strong, cohesive team.
Contribute to the promotion of Antaes services on top of assistance provided to clients
Job Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
5+ years of experience
in COBOL development, with a strong understanding of legacy systems and modernization techniques.
Well versed in using Batch COBOL, CICS COBOL and Microfocus COBOL
Well versed in using DB2 data structure and SQL
Well versed in UNIX and Script developments
Knowledge in Eclipse, Dbeaver and Gitlab is a plus
Knowledge in MQ and gateway to front end systems is a plus
Candidate should have a good understanding of Agile methodologies
Excellent problem-solving skills, self-motivated, adaptable, and goal-oriented
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
Finance/ Banking experience is an advantage
Our positions are open to people who have been recognized as disabled workers. T&S Group promotes diversity and equality in the workplace. All qualified M/F candidates are considered for employment on an equal basis.
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About the Job

We are seeking an experienced AS400 Cobol Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing applications on the IBM AS400 platform using COBOL and related tools.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of AS400 tools such as SEU, SDA, PDM, CLP, CLLE, and DB2/400. You will also be responsible for collaborating with business analysts and system architects to understand business requirements and deliver solutions that meet user needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and implement applications on the IBM AS400 platform using COBOL and related tools.
• Collaborate with business analysts and system architects to understand business requirements and deliver solutions that meet user needs.
• Perform code reviews, optimization, and unit testing to ensure high-quality output.
• Provide Level 2/3 production support, including issue analysis, bug fixes, and system monitoring.
• Document technical specifications, deployment instructions, and operational procedures.
• Participate in release planning, deployment activities, and post-implementation reviews.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on development experience with AS400 COBOL (not Unix or Mainframe COBOL).
• Strong understanding of AS400 tools such as SEU, SDA, PDM, CLP, CLLE, and DB2/400.
• Basic to intermediate experience in production support – troubleshooting, bug fixes, and responding to incidents.
• Good understanding of batch processing and job scheduling on AS400.
• Good to have exposure to banking or financial services domain.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

EA License No.: 25C2690 | EA Registration No.: R1330510

Job Description
- AS400 COBOL development experience with minimum 5 year experience (additional Open System experience is a plus)
- Experience managing stakeholders and coordinate with other IT team
- Banking Domain with Trade Finance / Loan knowledge preferred
- Versatile and able to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently.

Additional for Team Lead (if candidate suitable)
- Experience in managing projects and development SDLC at least 2-4 years
- Experience managing stakeholders and coordinate with other IT team
- Experience leading development team size at least 2-3 members
- Strong leadership, Good communication, proactive, committed and good team spirit

• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Career growth opportunities and continuous learning.

Our esteemed client is a leading global financial institution providing a broad range of services including retail banking, asset management, and corporate finance. Known for its strong cooperative foundation, international presence, and commitment to innovation and sustainable finance.

• Research, design, and develop software solutions.
• Enhance existing software and lead testing and validation.
• Develop and test components from functional specs.
• Create technical specs from requirements and architecture.
• Collaborate with engineers on hardware/software integration.
• Liaise with business analysts on requirements and design.
• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions.
• Provide escalated technical support and resolve issues.
• Draft specs, design docs, tests, and project documentation.
• Ensure high-quality delivery standards.
• Participate in technical discussions and propose best-practice solutions.
• Provide level 3 support for production applications.

A successful Software Developer (Cobol) should have:

• Bachelor's degree in any of these faculties: Computer Science / Information Technology / Programming & Systems Analysis / Science (Computer Studies)
• Atleastof 6 years of relevant experiences in Cobol and ProC.
• Hand on experience on Micro Focus COBOL
• Hand on experience on C and Pro*C languages
• Hand on experience on Shell scripting
• Hand on experience on SQL/PL-SQL
• Hand on experience on GitLab
• Hand on experience on Oracle
• Exposure in Docker, Kubernetes
• Exposure in Jenkins, Maven
• Exposure in CD/CI implementation
• Exposure in MQ and CFT

• The opportunity to work in the financial services industry with a focus on technology.
• A temporary position based in Singapore.
• Engaging and challenging projects to enhance your professional growth.

If you are a skilled Software Developer (Cobol) seeking a rewarding role in Singapore, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact

Shilpalekha Bhadoria (Lic No: R1876178 / EA no:18S9099)

Quote job ref

JN-072025-6801477

Phone number

+65 6541 9959

Michael Page International Pte Ltd | Registration No. 199804751N

Key responsibilities:

• Work in team of developers to develop COBOL (or CICS-COBOL) programs according to functional & technical specifications
• Write program specifications and documentation / flowcharts
• Perform unit and system integration testing
• Support user acceptance testing
• Manage and work with Technical team to implement solution that meet Business Requirements and are in alignment with organization's business objectives.
• Troubleshoot, debug and provide production system support
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to resolve application and system issues
• Recommend and execute improvements
• Partner with users to understand Business needs by reviewing the Requirements specifications analyze impact to the application.
• Execute tasks related to project / change request / maintenance request

Key requirements and skills/domain required:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 3 + years of mainframe development, specifically in the areas of banking systems and cards
• Technically competent in COBOL, CICS and EZT programming
• Good working experience with credit card system
• Experience on Cardlink system will be advantageous
• Good working knowledge skills with Microsoft Office Products and Microsoft Visio.
• Good understanding of the system development life cycle
• Ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude
• Attention to detail

• COBOL, AS400, Oracle, Web logic
• Mainly on Native COBOL on AS400.
• Other technology like DB2, CL, PL1 is an additional.
• Candidate should be able to code in AS400 native COBOL and having at experience.
• Versatile and able to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
• Experience in managing projects and development SDLC at least 2-4 years
• Experience managing stakeholders and coordinate with other IT team
• Strong leadership, Good communication, proactive, committed and good team spirit

EA License No: 11C4879 / Registration ID : R1218583

Apar Technologies Pte Ltd, Singapore

Job Description:

Talented professionals are sought to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge applications utilizing Oracle Tuxedo middleware. This role involves creating and enhancing software systems that support business needs, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and security.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Proficiency in C/C++/Java for building, enhancing, and optimizing Tuxedo-based applications
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• Strong understanding of Tuxedo services, interfaces, and configurations to meet business requirements
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• Experience with deployment, monitoring, and automation scripts
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• Collaboration skills with infrastructure teams for environment setup, upgrades, and patching
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• Knowledge of performance tuning, security, and high availability in Tuxedo environments
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• SQL skills for database management
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• HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript expertise for frontend development
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Benefits:

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, contribute to innovative projects, and grow professionally.

Others:

Candidates should be able to document architecture, processes, and best practices, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.