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COBOL Consultant (Remote)

Kforce • Austin, TX

No Relocation

Posted: January 29, 2026

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