We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe Modernization Specialist with deep expertise in Micro Focus COBOL. In this role, you will play a critical part in our digital transformation journey as we transition our mission-critical legacy mainframe applications to a contemporary, scalable cloud-based Micro Focus setting. This is not just a maintenance role; it is a "bridge" role where you will apply your knowledge of legacy systems to architect and implement the future of our core business logic in the cloud. Migration & Re-platforming: Lead the technical transition of legacy COBOL code from IBM Mainframe (z/OS) environments to Micro Focus Enterprise Server/Developer on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). Application Modernization: Analyse, debug, and modify existing COBOL programs to ensure compatibility with Micro Focus compilers and cloud-native services. Environment Setup: Configure and optimize Micro Focus Enterprise Server instances, including CICS and JCL emulation layers. Code Optimization:



Refactor legacy code to improve performance and maintainability while ensuring 1:1 functional parity between the old and new systems. Integration: Develop and maintain interfaces between modernized COBOL applications and modern cloud services (e.g., SQL databases, MQ, REST APIs). Testing: Lead unit and system integration testing (SIT) to validate data integrity and logic accuracy during the migration lifecycle. Core Languages: Micro Focus COBOL (Visual COBOL), IBM COBOL, JCL, SQL. Legacy Environment: MVS/zOS, CICS, VSAM, DB2, TSO/ISPF. Micro Focus Tools: Enterprise Server, Enterprise Analyzer, Micro Focus Content Hub. Database: Transitioning DB2/VSAM to Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server). Cloud/DevOps: Azure/GCP basics, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab), Docker/Kubernetes. Version Control: Transitioning from Endevor to GitHub.

📌 Software Development Specialist (Hyderabad)
🏢 Nameless
📍 Hyderabad