Application Architect - COBOL to Java Conversion

IBM Computing; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology corporation located in London seeks an experienced Application Architect to transform business solutions using Java development. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and a strong command of various programming libraries and tools. This role emphasizes problem-solving and collaboration, focusing on delivering quality code within project timelines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Java Development experience.
• Experience with Java libraries such as Spring Framework.
• Good knowledge of SQL, ORM, and Relational Databases.

Responsibilities

• Design Java solutions for modernizing legacy applications.
• Write well-designed, testable code.
• Maintain the Java support library and integrate new libraries.

Skills

Java Development

Problem solving

Test-Driven Development

Tools

Git

Maven

Docker

Jenkins

Jira

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted in long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll 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.

Your role and responsibilities

As an IBM Application Architect, you will 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.

Your primary focus will be on delivering Software Conversion projects using automated refactoring with CTU. Responsibilities include maintaining the Java support library, integrating new libraries, customizing solutions, and building automation around processes.

What You’ll Need to Do:

• Design Java solutions for modernizing legacy applications
• Problem solving, including assisting others
• Write well-designed, testable code
• Deliver solutions within fast-paced project cycles
• Focus mainly on technical/coding activities, with occasional team coaching
• Development primarily on Windows machines; CTU built on Eclipse

Required technical and professional expertise

• 7+ years of Java Development experience
• Experience with Java libraries such as Spring Framework, Guava, Apache Commons, Guice/Dependency Injection, JPA
• Good knowledge of SQL, ORM, and Relational Databases
• Knowledge of MVS / COBOL / JCL
• Practical skills in CI/CD tools like Git, Maven, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins, Jira
• Strong command of Test-Driven Development

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Cloud computing / Kubernetes
• Performance Tuning
• Compilation technologies / ANTLR / XText

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.