Software Architect (Mainframe COBOL)

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role And Responsibilities

Software Developer well versed in Mainframe COBOL to assist with Modernization conversion projects, including problem determination and resolution.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Problem determination in application modernization issues in both the converted application COBOL code, and internal COBOLframework
• Resolve issues and / or make recommendations on corrections needed
• Document issues / resolution as required
• Make modifications to internal COBOL framework as assigned
  
  

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Excellent COBOL, COBOL/CICS programming and debugging skills
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Excellent understanding of IDMS application and Database usage, including tools
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Understanding of other programming languages a plus
• Familiarity with SQL and DB2 Database concepts a plus