> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2704547-ca-gen-migration-architect-lead-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2704547-ca-gen-migration-architect-lead-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # CA Gen Migration Architect / Lead Engineer - **Company:** Manpower - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Business Logic, C Sharp (Programming Language), COBOL (Programming Language), Mainframes, Broadcom, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.bostonjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3377292636&tx=CT3836THI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on knowledge of CA Gen internals, generated COBOL applications, and prior experience successfully migrating or modernizing CA Gen applications., * 5+ years of hands-on CA Gen experience , including experience with: * CA Gen * Broadcom Gen * COOL * Strong understanding of the CA Gen runtime framework * Strong knowledge of CA Gen model internals * Ability to understand and work with CA Gen-generated COBOL code * Demonstrated experience with a successful CA Gen migration or modernization initiative * 5+ years of COBOL software development experience * Strong understanding of legacy application architecture and modernization concepts * Senior-level engineering or architecture experience Nice to Have Experience with one or more of the following modern technologies * Java * C# / .NET * AWS * Mainframe modernization or application re-platforming * Migration from COBOL/mainframe applications to modern distributed or cloud-based architectures ## Description * Provide senior-level technical expertise for applications built using CA Gen / Broadcom Gen / COOL * Analyze and understand the existing CA Gen runtime framework and application models * Work with CA Gen model internals and understand how application models translate into generated code * Analyze and troubleshoot CA Gen-generated COBOL code * Help define and execute the strategy for migrating legacy CA Gen applications to modern technologies * Assess existing application architecture, dependencies, business logic, and migration risks * Partner with engineering and architecture teams throughout the modernization effort * Provide technical leadership and guidance during migration and implementation ## Related Videos - [Migrating from COBOL with AI: A Moonshot Demo](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1531-migrating-from-cobol-with-ai-a-moonshot-demo) - [This Is Not Your Father's .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/967-this-is-not-your-father-s-net) - [Cloud as the new mainframe: why the cloud hype does not reflect the dev reality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/797-cloud-as-the-new-mainframe-why-the-cloud-hype-does-not-reflect-the-dev-reality) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Navigating Application Modernization - Leveraging Gen-AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1605-navigating-application-modernization-leveraging-gen-ai) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)