Application Architect - COBOL to Java Conversion

IBM; Fareham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company located in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Application Architect. You will lead Software Conversion projects and engage in Java development along with solution customization. Candidates should have over 7 years of Java experience and a strong understanding of CI/CD processes. The role emphasizes collaboration with clients to enhance their business solutions in a cutting-edge environment.

Benefits

Collaboration with global clients

Career development opportunities

Work with innovative technologies

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Java development experience with Java libraries.
• Knowledge of MVS, COBOL, and JCL.
• Experience with Cloud and Kubernetes performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Software Conversion projects.
• Maintain the Java support library and integrate new libraries.
• Customize solutions and build automation around processes.

Skills

Java development experience

Spring Framework

SQL knowledge

CI/CD tools

Test-Driven Development

Tools

Git

Maven

Docker

Jenkins

Jira

Job description

As an IBM Application Architect, you directly help clients transform their business and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms. You are a technical leader, serving as a liaison among business partners, technical resources, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities: The position will focus primarily on the delivery of the Software Conversion projects – using automated refactoring with CTU. The work involves maintaining the Java support library, integrating new libraries, solution customization, and building automation around processes.

Qualifications: 7+ years of Java development experience with Java libraries (Spring Framework, Guava, Apache Commons, Guice / Dependency Injection, JPA). Good SQL / ORM / relational databases knowledge. MVS / COBOL / JCL. Practical skills in CI/CD – some of Git, Maven, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins, Jira. Good command of Test‑Driven Development. Preferred technical experience: Cloud / Kubernetes performance tuning. Compilation technologies / ANTLR / XText.

Benefits: A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long‑term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You will work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.