COBOL Consultant (Remote)

Kforce has a client that is seeking a highly skilled COBOL Consultant (Remote) to lead a large-scale modernization initiative focused on compiling and migrating COBOL applications from 32 bit to 64 bit architectures. This role will also guide the transition of these applications into a newly updated Company TXSeries (or CICS) environment. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise alongside proven leadership, communication, and client-facing capabilities. Further, this role is remote and has the opportunity to extend past the initial end date. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the migration of multiple COBOL applications from 32 bit to 64 bit environments
• Oversee and contribute to the transition and deployment of applications into a new TXSeries (or CICS) environment
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to the development team performing compilation and remediation tasks
• Serve as a primary technical liaison with the client, demonstrating strong relationship building capabilities
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application behavior across environments
• Organize, plan, and track work using Agile methodologies
• Manage workflows and work items in Jira, ensuring visibility and alignment across the team
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including infrastructure, QA, and architecture groups
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, toolchains, and development standards
• Demonstrated experience leading development teams or technical workstreams
• Extensive hands-on experience with legacy and modern COBOL environments
• Comfortable compiling, debugging, and navigating within Unix or Linux environments
• Familiarity with relational databases commonly used with COBOL applications
• Strong problem solving, debugging, and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with clients
• Strong organizational skills with experience coordinating complex technical work
• Ability to set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and ensure team throughput in an Agile environment
• Experience with Company TXSeries is ideal; CICS experience is a strong alternative
• Experience working with or creating makefiles used in build/compile processes is nice to have
• Additional Preferred Skills: Easytrieve; REXX; REST or SOAP service integration experience

• Agile delivery model with daily tracking and collaboration via Jira
• Close partnership with client teams and technical stakeholders