Consulting Mainframe Migration Consultant; COBOL to Java Professional No

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Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a Mainframe Migration Consultant to participate in the modernization of legacy COBOL-based applications to Java platforms. The role involves analyzing existing mainframe systems, converting or refactoring business logic, and ensuring seamless migration to modern, scalable architectures.

• Assess and document legacy COBOL applications, dependencies, and workflows
• Execute or support COBOL-to-Java code conversion and refactoring
• Analyze legacy COBOL code and debug generated Java code using Eclipse
• Preserve business logic while modernizing applications using Java/Spring frameworks
• Support data migration and system integration
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and QA teams throughout migration lifecycle
• Perform testing, validation, and optimization to ensure functional equivalence and performance

Required education

None

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

• Legacy knowledge of COBOL, CICS, VSAM, DB2, JCL, SQL Batch and online processing.
• Non-mainframe knowledge:
  Java, GIT, Gradle/Maven, Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, Spring Batch, XML, ETL processes, SQL, MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Soft skills:
  
  Motivated, innovative, quick learner, works well within team and independently.

• Experience with CICS, VSAM, DB2, JCL, SQL Batch and online processing.
• Experience with Gradle/Maven, Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, DB2, VSAM, ETL processes, SQL, MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self‑motivated, innovative, quick learner, works well within team and independently.

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long‑term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry‑recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Job Title

Mainframe Migration Consultant

Date posted

09-Jun-2026

Job

119033

City / Township / Village

No City

State / Province

Missouri, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, South Dakota, Minnesota, Tennessee, Illinois, Ohio, Texas, Montana, Iowa, New York, North Carolina, Idaho, Virginia, North Dakota, Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Indiana, Arizona, Kentucky, Washington, Mississippi, Massachusetts, Maryland, Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, Vermont, Nebraska, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Nevada, California, New Jersey, Connecticut, West Virginia, District of Columbia, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, Wyoming

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Consulting

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

90,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

Position type

Professional

Some travel may be required based on business demand

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)