AS400 COBOL Software Developer/Programmer (Core Banking Technology - Remittance/Payments: ISO SWIFT)

What we are looking for (Banking Sector Client):

- Mandatory Technical Experience In: AS400 Cobol Programming & Aldon Change Management Tool (Register physical files based on rules & set to size / "nomad" to avoid running into subsequent technical issues)

- Current Project: In-House Payments/Remittance Software - SWIFT Full ISO Enhancement Project (To fulfill regulatory mandate of SWIFT ISO Format - Example: Conversion of Old MT).

- Team Size: 3-4 Developers

- Pure developer role: ad-hoc software technical design, unit testing, impact analysis, check variables in initialization etc., Manage external vendor on delivery (candidate to conduct root cause analysis, bug fixes, code review, support E2E delivery (Not just on back-end system).)

- Good to have (not mandatory): Remittance system development exposure (SWIFT International telegraphic transfer) & exposure in deployment into DevOps.

- Soft Skills: Work under pressure, willingness to explore new technologies/domain knowledge

JOB DESCRIPTION

Core Banking is looking for contract programmer to support the bank’s Remittance and Payment Products such as SWIFT Telegraphic Transfer, Local RTGS payment and Inter-Account Fund transfer in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Vietnam and its overseas branches across the globe.

The programmer is required to develop and deliver strategic projects or tactical changes related to abovementioned products. The role is expected to work with the System Analyst, release manager or Project Manager to develop and deliver regular releases or system upgrades for the business and operation centers.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

- 1 – 5 years of software development experience in the financial industry, direct experience with Remittance/SWIFT Payment is preferred.

- Good understanding of Remittance, SWIFT/RTGS Payment products. Past working experience with Remittance/SWIFT/GIRO systems is considered as an asset.

- Strong software development and support experience for mission critical systems in financial industry.

- Regional system implementation or deployment experience is a plus

- Strong change management control, good documentation skills and high problem solving skills.

- Self-initiated and is able to work on his/her own or in a small team

- Able to deliver enhancement with good and robust design which will not impact performance

- Experience with AS400 & COBOL (Good to have: RPG, CL)

- Familiar with Aldon Change Tool

- Experience in scheduling tools and file transfer protocol such as. MQ and connect direct

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop and deliver system enhancement to cover single and bulk services for Remittance/SWIFT/RTGS/local Payment products

- Work with different IT teams (i.e. RBK, BWC, AMH, EAI/MQ etc.) across infrastructure, and other divisions to deliver system solutions for the business.