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Job Title: Software Engineering - Mainframe (Cobol) - Advanced
Location: (Plano,TX)
Duration: Contract - 8 months
Pay Range: $70/hr $76/hr (W2)
Job ID: 372138
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Mainframe Engineer (COBOL) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in mainframe design, COBOL development, and enterprise-scale engineering across heterogeneous infrastructure and a proven ability to lead Agile delivery, coach engineers, and implement CI/CD, TDD, and secure, resilient solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop mainframe solutions using COBOL and related tooling for firm-wide programs.
- Engineer integrations across multiple operating systems and infrastructure platforms at scale.
- Champion Agile practices and cultivate high-performing teams using Scrum or Kanban.
- Establish and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines for mainframe workloads.
- Apply Test-Driven Development and automated testing to improve code quality and reliability.
- Embed resiliency and security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Serve as a technical coach and mentor for engineers in at least one core skill area.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and guide their pragmatic adoption to meet business objectives.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Expertise in mainframe engineering, COBOL, and enterprise design techniques.
- Proficiency across the software development lifecycle and modern toolchains.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and TDD for mainframe applications.
- Strong knowledge of resiliency, observability, and security patterns.
- Demonstrated leadership in Agile methods and team enablement.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement across large programs.
- Experience level: 7+ years in mainframe engineering or related roles.
Preferred Skills:
- Exposure to cloud-aligned development patterns and hybrid integration.
- Public speaking, technical writing, or community leadership.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for growth with global clients
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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