Mainframe Modernization Engineer (COBOL)

Job Description

Overview

CTG is seeking an experienced Mainframe Modernization Engineer (COBOL) to support a large-scale legacy modernization initiative. This role combines deep expertise in COBOL, CICS, and DB2 with modern Java development to migrate mission-critical applications to scalable microservices architectures.

Location: Columbus, OH

Duration: 12 months

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and migrate COBOL/CICS/DB2 online and batch applications.

Design and build Java 21/Spring Boot microservices.

Support application modernization, testing, deployment, and production support.

Develop containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.

Implement Kafka-based messaging solutions.

Optimize SQL performance and participate in Agile development activities.

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of backend or full-stack development experience.

Strong hands-on experience with COBOL, CICS, DB2, and mainframe migration.

Expert knowledge of Java 17+/21 and Spring Boot.

Experience with microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Git, and CI/CD.

Strong SQL, troubleshooting, and enterprise application architecture skills.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $45.00 to $50.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

Full-time

Fully remote