This job is with Kyndryl, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Who We Are At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive setting where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive. The Role Your Role The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in COBOL-based legacy systems and hands-on experience developing enterprise Java applications. This role will focus on analyzing, converting, and modernizing mainframe applications from COBOL to Java while ensuring business functionality, performance, and data integrity are maintained.
The candidate will collaborate with architects, business analysts, modernization specialists, and testing teams to deliver scalable, maintainable, and cloud-ready solutions. What You Will Do Key Responsibilities Analyze existing COBOL, JCL, CICS, VSAM, DB2, and batch applications to understand business processes and technical dependencies. Convert and refactor legacy COBOL code into modern Java-based applications. Translate business logic from mainframe systems into Java microservices and enterprise applications. Design, develop, test, and deploy Java applications using modern frameworks and design patterns. Participate in application modernization and digital transformation initiatives. Work closely with business users and SMEs to validate functionality and ensure business continuity. Identify opportunities to optimize converted code rather than performing straightforward code translation. Develop integration solutions