Mainframe Migration Consultant (COBOL to Java)

IBM
North Kingstown, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

North Kingstown, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Word
Java
Microsoft Excel
Business Logic
Customer Information Control System (CICS)
COBOL
ETL
Data Migration
IBM DB2
Software Debugging
Eclipse
Gradle
Job Control Language (JCL)
PostgreSQL
Mainframes
Maven
Microsoft Office
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle Applications
Microsoft PowerPoint
SQL Databases
Systems Integration
Virtual Storage Access Methods
XML
GIT
Spring Batch

Job description

We are seeking a Mainframe Migration Consultant to participate in the modernization of legacy COBOL-based applications to Java platforms. The role involves analyzing existing mainframe systems, converting or refactoring business logic, and ensuring seamless migration to modern, scalable architectures., * Assess and document legacy COBOL applications, dependencies, and workflows

  • Execute or support COBOL-to-Java code conversion and refactoring
  • Analyze legacy COBOL code and and debug generated java code using Eclipse
  • Preserve business logic while modernizing applications using Java/Spring frameworks
  • Support data migration and system integration
  • Collaborate with architects, developers, and QA teams throughout migration lifecycle
  • Perform testing, validation, and optimization to ensure functional equivalence and performance

Requirements

Legacy knowledge of COBOL, CICS, VSAM, DB2, JCL, SQL Batch and online processing.

Non-mainframe knowledge: Java, GIT, Gradle/Maven, Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, SpringBatch, XML, ETL processes, SQL, MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Soft skills: Motivated, innovative, quick learner, works well within team and independently.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Experience with CICS, VSAM, DB2, JCL, SQL Batch and online processing.

Experience with Gradle/Maven, Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, DB2, VSAM, ETL processes, SQL, MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Self-motivated, innovative, quick learner, works well within team and independently

Apply for this position