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# Application Modernisation Consultant (Gen & Mainframe)

- **Company:** TXP
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Component-Based Software Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Batch Processing, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Github, Design of User Interfaces, Job Control Language (JCL), Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), Mainframes, Performance Tuning, Broadcom, Software Engineering, Transaction Processing (Computing), Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Software Troubleshooting, AngularJS, Legacy Systems, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-3B5DC81E274F490156/

## About the Role

We're keen to speak with professionals who have deep knowledge of the Broadcom Gen product suite and a passion for helping organisations modernise Legacy applications.

Essential Experience

 * Strong experience with the Gen product set, including installation, configuration, upgrades and application development.
 * Experience with:
 + Component-Based Development (CBD)
 + Transaction processing
 + Batch processing
 + Relational database access
 + Performance tuning
 + User interface design and implementation
 * A proven background in application re-platforming and transformation projects
 * Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

 * Cobol development experience.
 * Mainframe technologies including ISPF, SCLM, SPUFI and JCL.
 * Java, .NET, Spring Boot, Angular or cloud technologies.
 * CI/CD tooling such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
 * Experience with automation tooling development, enhancement or configuration., If you're an experienced Gen professional looking for an opportunity to combine technical expertise, consultancy and modernisation leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

## Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a Gen specialist who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working directly with clients and helping shape the future of enterprise applications. Whether supporting Gen upgrades, application re-architecture initiatives, modernisation programmes or strategic consulting engagements, you'll be at the forefront of helping organisations evolve their critical business systems., As a Gen Consultant, you'll be a trusted advisor to clients, providing technical leadership and consultancy across a range of programmes and initiatives. You'll work closely with customers to understand their challenges, design solutions and lead successful delivery outcomes.

You'll be involved in:

 * Advising clients on Gen strategy, application modernisation and system re-architecture.
 * Delivering Gen upgrades, re-platforming projects and transformation initiatives.
 * Evaluating existing applications and recommending improvements.
 * Designing prototypes and proof-of-concepts to demonstrate future solutions.
 * Managing delivery activities and ensuring successful project outcomes.
 * Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact throughout engagements.
 * Supporting proposals, RFPs, ITTs and business development activities.
 * Contributing to the ongoing development of TXP's modernisation capabilities and technical solutions.