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Kforce Inc · 23 hours ago

COBOL Consultant (Remote)

positionUnited States
timeContract
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$80/hr - $90/hr

Kforce Inc is seeking a highly skilled COBOL Consultant to lead a large-scale modernization initiative focused on compiling and migrating COBOL applications from 32 bit to 64 bit architectures. This role involves overseeing the transition of applications into a new TXSeries (or CICS) environment and providing technical direction and mentorship to the development team.

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Responsibilities

Lead the migration of multiple COBOL applications from 32 bit to 64 bit environments
Oversee and contribute to the transition and deployment of applications into a new TXSeries (or CICS) environment
Provide technical direction and mentorship to the development team performing compilation and remediation tasks
Serve as a primary technical liaison with the client, demonstrating strong relationship building capabilities
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application behavior across environments
Organize, plan, and track work using Agile methodologies
Manage workflows and work items in Jira, ensuring visibility and alignment across the team
Collaborate with cross functional teams, including infrastructure, QA, and architecture groups
Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, toolchains, and development standards

Qualification

COBOLUnix/LinuxTXSeriesAgile methodologiesJiraRoot cause analysisMakefilesEasytrieveREXXREST/SOAP integrationProblem solvingCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

Demonstrated experience leading development teams or technical workstreams
Extensive hands-on experience with legacy and modern COBOL environments
Comfortable compiling, debugging, and navigating within Unix or Linux environments
Familiarity with relational databases commonly used with COBOL applications
Strong problem solving, debugging, and root cause analysis skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with clients
Strong organizational skills with experience coordinating complex technical work
Ability to set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and ensure team throughput in an Agile environment

Preferred

Experience with Company TXSeries is ideal; CICS experience is a strong alternative
Experience working with or creating makefiles used in build/compile processes is nice to have
Easytrieve
REXX
REST or SOAP service integration experience

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave

Company

Kforce Inc

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Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
dateFounded in 1962
location
Tampa, Florida, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://www.kforce.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Kforce Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired

Leadership Team

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Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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