Job Openings Cobol/Application Modernization

About the job Cobol/Application Modernization

CL10 (Senior Developer)

Tasks:

  • Design, develop, test and debug, one or more programming languages related to application modernization requirements, designs or specifications
  • Provide expertise in development, testing and troubleshooting complex issues, and supporting other team members in addressing challenging problems.
  • Conduct code and test reviews to ensure quality and adherence to modernization best practices
  • Mentor junior developers by providing guidance on technical tasks

Whats Needed:

  • Proficient in IBM COBOL 
  • At least 1 year Development and /or Maintenance experience in either Mainframe and/or Distributed applications
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Nice to Have

  • Proficient in Microfocus 
  • Relevant programming languages (Legacy languages - Assembler, PL1, Easytrieve, New IT languages - Java, Spring, Python)
  • Knowledge with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform and Knowledge of cloud services, serverless architecture, and the ability to migrate applications to the cloud.
  • Knowledge in Data and database conversion and migration
  • Knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, including continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), infrastructure as code , and automated testing

CL9 (Team Lead)

Tasks:

  • Design and develop legacy application modernization to modern platform
  • Resolve complex legacy application modernization issues such as language translation issues, data conversion issues, conversion challenges and performance tuning
  • Implement and oversee quality assurance processes to ensure that the modernized applications meet the required standards and specifications
  • Conduct code and test reviews to ensure quality and adherence to modernization best practices
  • Mentor junior developers by providing guidance on technical tasks

Whats Needed:

  • Strong technical background and proficiency in IBM COBOL 
  • At least 2 years Development and /or Maintenance experience in either Mainframe and/or Distributed applications
  • Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and roadblocks that may arise during the modernization process
  • Leadership skills to motivate and guide the development team, assign tasks, and ensure collaboration and communication within the team
  • Capability to mentor team members, share knowledge, and facilitate training sessions to enhance the skill set of the development team

Nice to Have

  • With experience in any of the following 
  • Relevant programming languages (Legacy languages - Assembler, PL1, Easytrieve, New IT languages - Java, Spring, Python)
  • Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform and Knowledge of cloud services, serverless architecture, and the ability to migrate applications to the cloud.
  • Data and database conversion and migration
  • DevOps principles and practices, including continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), source code management and deployment
  • Automated testing
  • Knowledge with Agile methodologies, such as Scrum to ensure an iterative and adaptive approach to development.
  • Knowledge in Microfocus, Technology Architecture or solutioning experience

CL8 (Associate Manager)

Tasks:

  • Solution, design and develop legacy application modernization to modern platform addressing overall architecture and application migration requirements
  • Provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems which required deep involvement in understanding the system architecture, migration and business requirements
  • Participate in project planning and work plan creation, provide input on effort estimation, help in defining realistic timelines for deliverables and create project/workstream status reports
  • Collaborate with other modernization workstreams, management, client and business users to ensure a smooth development process and successful project delivery

Whats Needed:

  • Strong technical background and proficiency in IBM COBOL 
  • At least 3 years Development and /or Maintenance experience in either Mainframe and/or Distributed applications
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to facilitate discussions, resolve conflicts, and provide clear guidance
  • Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and roadblocks that may arise during the modernization process
  • Leadership skills to motivate and guide the development team, assign tasks, and ensure collaboration and communication within the team
  • Capability to mentor team members, share knowledge, and facilitate training sessions to enhance the skill set of the development team

Nice to Have

  • With experience in any of the following 
  • Relevant programming languages (Legacy languages - Assembler, PL1, Easytrieve, New IT languages - Java, Spring, Python)
  • Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform and Knowledge of cloud services, serverless architecture, and the ability to migrate applications to the cloud.
  • Data and database conversion and migration
  • DevOps principles and practices, including continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), infrastructure as code , and automated testing
  • Automated Testing
  • Knowledge in Microfocus, Waterfall and/or Agile methodologies to ensure an adaptive and/or iterative approach to development.