Hybrid Application Modernization COBOL Architect – Rocket Software, Micro Focus

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About the role

  • COBOL Architect leading modernization architecture using Rocket Software at Capgemini. Collaborating on cloud adoption and mainframe transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Define modernization architecture, target-state cloud designs, and COBOL migration strategies using Rocket Enterprise Server / Enterprise Developer.
  • Lead modernization initiatives aligned with enterprise architecture, cloud adoption, and governance frameworks.
  • Architect mainframe‑to‑cloud solutions (GCP preferred) covering infrastructure, runtime, data migration, integrations, and operations.
  • Oversee installation, configuration, scaling, and optimization of Rocket/Micro Focus environments on Linux (SUSE preferred).
  • Approve technical designs, system configurations, environment blueprints, and performance/capacity plans.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting across FDS, Linux, CICS, IMS, XA resources, and cloud runtime environments.
  • Manage vendor engagement with Rocket Software/Micro Focus for PU updates, patches, escalations, and remediation.
  • Set standards for file management, Bitbucket governance, branching models, and code promotion to QA and production.
  • Architect batch modernization and integrations using schedulers such as Control‑M.
  • Define and implement enterprise security, including SSL/TLS certificate management and secure connectivity.
  • Guide Linux shell scripting automation, environment provisioning, and operational runbooks.
  • Mentor teams, support global delivery models, and ensure consistent modernization execution.
  • Collaborate with mainframe SMEs to validate COBOL logic, performance, and modernization alignment.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of IT experience focused on application modernization and mainframe transformation.
  • 5+ years of hands‑on expertise with Rocket Software (Micro Focus).
  • Proven experience architecting modernization using Rocket Enterprise Server / Enterprise Developer on Linux (SUSE preferred).
  • Strong background in COBOL development, debugging, analysis, and modernization.
  • Expertise in FDS implementation, troubleshooting, remediation, and environment stabilization.
  • Solid Linux administration experience (SUSE preferred) with configuration, automation, and operational governance.
  • Hands‑on experience architecting mainframe‑to‑cloud migrations (GCP preferred).
  • Experience managing PU updates, vendor escalations, and platform-level issue resolution.
  • Strong knowledge of file system management, Bitbucket repo structures, branching, and controlled code promotions.
  • Experience architecting and integrating batch workloads with Control‑M.
  • Ability to drive performance tuning, capacity planning, and runtime optimization.
  • Expertise in SSL/TLS certificate implementation and secure communication management.
  • Strong Linux shell scripting skills for automation and debugging.
  • Deep understanding of CICS, IMS, XA resource configuration, and emulation environments.
  • Strong knowledge of IBM Mainframe technologies (COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM, Flat files).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional teams and influencing modernization direction.

Benefits

  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
  • Company paid holidays
  • Personal Days
  • Sick Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Job title

Application Modernization COBOL Architect – Rocket Software, Micro Focus

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$76,200 - $187,740 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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