# Cobol Developer at Encora

Cobol Developer at Encora in Kuala Lumpur. Posted March 19, 2026.

- Company: Encora
- Location: Kuala Lumpur
- Experience: 3+ years
- Posted: 2026-03-19
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/encora10/jobs/5085047007
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/cobol-developer-encora-qyqzvy

## 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.

## Description

### **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.