COBOL Consultant (Remote)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a highly skilled COBOL Consultant (Remote) to lead a large-scale modernization initiative focused on compiling and migrating COBOL applications from 32 bit to 64 bit architectures. This role will also guide the transition of these applications into a newly updated Company TXSeries (or CICS) environment. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise alongside proven leadership, communication, and client-facing capabilities. Further, this role is remote and has the opportunity to extend past the initial end date.

Key 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

REQUIREMENTS:
* 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
* 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
* Additional Preferred Skills: Easytrieve; REXX; REST or SOAP service integration experience

Work Environment:
* Agile delivery model with daily tracking and collaboration via Jira
* Close partnership with client teams and technical stakeholders

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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