Micro Focus Cobol Developer

TEKsystems; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Senior Micro Focus COBOL Consultant to lead large-scale legacy modernization initiatives, migrating IBM mainframe COBOL applications to Micro Focus technologies. This contract role emphasizes technical leadership, complex migrations, and hands-on problem solving across a distributed platform environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Micro Focus COBOL and related tooling experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and excellent stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Micro Focus COBOL and related tools.
• Proven ability to lead or support mainframe modernization and migration.
• Experience migrating IBM mainframe workloads to distributed platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with legacy systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization and migration of legacy mainframe applications.
• Develop and support solutions using Micro Focus COBOL, Enterprise Developer, Enterprise Server, and Visual COBOL
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex migration, integration, and performance issues.
• Collaborate with architects, stakeholders, and development teams to deliver modernization objectives.
• Support batch processing, transaction processing, data conversion, and system integrations.
• Conduct impact assessments and recommend modernization approaches for legacy systems.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment planning, and production support.
• Create technical documentation, migration procedures, and operational support materials.

Skills

Micro Focus COBOL

Mainframe modernization

Lead / consulting

JCL

CICS

Enterprise Developer

Tools

Enterprise Developer

Enterprise Server

Visual COBOL

COBOL applications

Job description

*** THIS ROLE IS NOT ACCEPTING C2C, OPT, F1, H1B, H4 VISA HOLDERS, OR 1099 CANDIDATES ***

Our Client is seeking a Senior a Micro Focus Cobol Consultant to lead large-scale legacy modernization initiatives, migrating enterprise COBOL applications from IBM mainframe environments to Micro Focus technologies. This is a highly technical consulting role focused on solving complex migration challenges, driving modernization strategy, and ensuring successful application re-platforming with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead modernization and migration of legacy mainframe applications.
• Develop and support solutions using Micro Focus COBOL, Enterprise Developer, Enterprise Server, and Visual COBOL
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex migration, integration, and performance issues.
• Collaborate with architects, business stakeholders, and development teams to deliver modernization objectives.
• Support batch processing, transaction processing, data conversion, and system integrations.
• Conduct impact assessments and recommend modernization approaches for legacy systems.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment planning, and production support.
• Create technical documentation, migration procedures, and operational support materials.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Micro Focus COBOL, Enterprise Developer, and Enterprise Server.
• Strong expertise with COBOL applications.
• Proven experience leading or supporting mainframe modernization and migration initiatives.
• Experience migrating applications from IBM Mainframe environments to distributed platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with JCL, VSAM, CICS, batch processing, and related mainframe technologies.
• Ability to assess legacy code, identify modernization risks, and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Greensboro, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Greensboro, NC.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.