Application Modernisation Consultant (Gen & Mainframe)

TXP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday/Christmas Eve leave

Pension (4%) with life assurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work

Eye-care vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Social value days

Job summary

TXP is seeking an experienced Application Modernisation Consultant to help organisations modernise Gen applications. This hybrid role in the UK involves providing technical leadership and consultancy across programmes, working closely with clients to understand challenges and deliver transformation outcomes.

Responsibilities include advising on Gen strategy, delivering upgrades and re-platforming, and supporting proposals.

Qualifications

• Gen product knowledge including installation, configuration and upgrades.
• CBD, transaction processing, batch processing, DB access and performance tuning.
• Background in re-platforming and transformation projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.

Responsibilities

• Advising 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 proofs-of-concepts to demonstrate future solutions.
• Managing delivery activities and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Building and maintaining client relationships; acting as a key contact.
• Supporting proposals, RFPs, ITTs and business development.
• Contributing to TXP's modernisation capabilities and technical solutions.

Skills

Gen product knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Technical leadership

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

ISPF

Job description

Application Modernisation Consultant (Gen / Mainframe)

Hybrid - UK

Permanent

Overview

Help organisations modernise, transform and unlock the value of their Gen applications.

The Role

As a Gen Consultant, you will be a trusted advisor to clients, providing technical leadership and consultancy across a range of programmes and initiatives. You will work closely with customers to understand their challenges, design solutions, and lead successful delivery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• 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 and maintaining strong relationships with clients; 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.

Qualifications

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, and 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.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• One additional paid leave day for your birthday (or Christmas Eve).
• Salary sacrifice, matched employer-contributed pension (4%).
• Life assurance (3x).
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Corporate eye-care vouchers.
• Access to an independent financial advisor.
• 2x social value days per year to give back to local communities.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Gen professional looking to combine technical expertise, consultancy and modernisation leadership, contact us for a confidential conversation.