Lead Cobol Developer

About the role We are seeking a talented and experienced COBOL Developer to join our dynamic team at HCL Technologies Malaysia SDN BHD. As a COBOL Developer, you will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of mission-critical business applications. This is a full-time position based in Kuala Lumpur.. What you'll be doing •Designing, developing, and maintaining -based applications and systems to support the business •Analysing and troubleshooting complex code to identify and resolve issues •Support business operations on their areas by improving or performing systems configurations or by developing new features of Java applications. •Ensure the performance, quality and responsiveness of applications by monitoring, analyzing and reports root cause of system/ production disruption and include recommendations to prevent the reoccurrence of glitches, defects & bugs. •Help to maintain/improve code quality as well as automation especially on the testing area. •Analyze within their IT lines the current technology trends and look for opportunities to design new technology solutions that would maximize the company's productivity and improve business operations. •Enrich procedures & documentation of deliverables. Keep documentation and processes around production support as well development cycle up to date and at his best possible efficiency. •Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions •Implementing best practices in software development, including code documentation, testing, and deployment •Providing technical guidance and mentoring to more junior developers •Staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends What we're looking for •Bachelor's or Master degree in information technology and/or other demonstrated learning path (eg. Bootcamp) can be accepted. •Minimum 7 years of proven experience in development, with a strong understanding of syntax, data structures, and programming techniques •Proficiency in , , , and as well as TSO. •Understanding of technologies and environments (Batch processes versus Online) •Understanding of legacy system modernization techniques •Extensive experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-level applications •Understanding of associated development processes – Testing, Code Quality and Design. •Proficiency in SQL. •RTC tool understanding (IBM) is a nice to have •Methodologies – Waterfall & Agile are accepted. •Experience in supporting production to business users would be added advantage. •Work experience in Finance, banking or insurance industry is preferred. •Language – French is a PLUS. •Certification – ITIL is a PLUS. •Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team •Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels •Commitment to continuous learning and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends Other Requirements 1.Certifications in technologies or leadership certifications are a plus.