Application Architect - COBOL to Java

The Technical Lead position will focus primarily on the development of CTU, an automated refactoring tool that translates COBOL to a modern object-oriented (Java) equivalent. Secondary responsibilities include project-related activities (integrate new libraries, solution customization, automation), or other language modernization.

• Core Java - 5 years working experience
• Java libraries (Spring Framework, Eclipse RCP, Eclipse EMF, Guava, Apache Commons, Guice/Dependency Injection, JPA)
• Good SQL / ORM / Relational Databases knowledge
• Good command of Test-Driven Development
• Practical skills in CI/CD - Git, Maven, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins, Jira
• Excellent problem solving and algorithmic thinking
• Ability to take ownership of business problems and technical solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - teamwork
• Preferred technical and professional experience
• Compilation technologies / ANTLR / XText
• MVS / COBOL / JCL
• Performance Tuning
• Cloud / Kubernetes
• J2EE application development
• Java Script Frameworks (Angular, React, VueJS)

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. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.