Application Consultant - Migration & Modernization with Cobol and French

IBM; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

IBM Consulting is seeking an Application Consultant specializing in Mainframe Modernization to design and implement modernization plans, migrate legacy systems to cloud platforms, and optimize performance. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions across global client engagements.

Responsibilities include developing modernisation strategies, coding for in-place modernization, and ensuring DevOps practices with Kubernetes are applied for reliable

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree required in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with mainframe modernization and migration of applications to cloud environments.
• Proficient in COBOL, Java, JSON, API, Microservices and SaaS.
• Knowledge of Db2, CICS, WebSphere and MQ is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Develop modernization strategies for mainframe applications, including migration to cloud platforms.
• Write high-quality code for mainframe modernization projects using COBOL, Java, JSON, API, Microservices and SaaS.
• Implement and maintain network security during modernization and migration processes.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to adopt Kubernetes for deployment and operations.
• Optimize performance of modernized mainframe applications using Db2, CICS, WebSphere and MQ.

Kenntnisse

Mainframe Modernization

COBOL

Java

JSON

API

Microservices

SaaS

Kubernetes

Db2

CICS

WebSphere MQ

Z-cloud

Edge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Kubernetes

z-cloud

Jobbeschreibung

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting FutureNow Centers, where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Application Consultant specializing in Mainframe Modernization, you will utilize your expertise in fundamental concepts and technologies related to both mainframe systems and modernization to drive business success. You will leverage your skills in developing codes for in-place mainframe modernization and migration of mainframe applications to cloud platforms.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Develop Modernization Strategies: Design and implement modernization plans for mainframe applications, including migration to cloud platforms such as z-cloud, and provide support for mainframe migration to other cloud environments.
• Code Development: Develop high-quality code for mainframe modernization projects using various technologies, including COBOL systems, Java, JSON, API, Microservices, and SaaS.
• Ensure Network Security: Implement and maintain network security measures to protect mainframe applications and data during modernization and migration processes.
• Collaborate on DevOps: Work with cross-functional teams to implement DevOps practices and tools, such as Kubernetes, to ensure smooth deployment and operation of modernized applications.
• Optimize Application Performance: Utilize expertise in Db2, CICS, WebSphere, and MQ to optimize the performance of modernized mainframe applications.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Mainframe Modernization Expertise: Experience with fundamental concepts and technologies related to both mainframe systems and modernization, including in-place mainframe modernization and migration of mainframe applications to cloud platforms.

• Multi-Technology Proficiency: Experience with various technologies such as COBOL systems, Java, JSON, API, Microservices, SaaS, Edge, and Off-premises applications, with the ability to develop high-quality code for mainframe modernization projects.
• Cloud Migration Support: Experience supporting mainframe migration to cloud environments, including z-cloud and other cloud platforms.
• Network Security Implementation: Experience implementing and maintaining network security measures to protect mainframe applications and data during modernization and migration processes.
• DevOps Collaboration: Experience working with cross-functional teams to implement DevOps practices and tools, such as Kubernetes, to ensure smooth deployment and operation of modernized applications.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Edge Technology Knowledge: Experience with Edge technology, enabling the development of modernized mainframe applications that can efficiently operate in edge environments.
• Off-Premises Application Expertise: Experience working with off-premises applications, allowing for seamless integration and deployment of modernized mainframe applications in various settings.
• Microservices Architecture Understanding: Experience with microservices architecture, facilitating the design and implementation of scalable and flexible modernized mainframe applications.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

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