JOB DESCRIPTION:

• We are seeking an experienced Micro Focus COBOL/.NET Developer to support a large insurance client’s critical legacy system modernization efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience working with Micro Focus Visual COBOL, legacy COBOL applications, and .NET (C#) development.
• This role will involve maintaining, enhancing, and modernizing existing COBOL-based systems, integrating them with .NET applications, and participating in the migration of business logic from mainframe to distributed environments.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 5+ years of experience in COBOL development, preferably on Micro Focus Visual COBOL / Enterprise Server.
• Strong knowledge of .NET Framework / C# development.
• Experience with API development and system integration between legacy and modern applications.
• Knowledge of insurance domain systems is a plus (claims, policy administration, underwriting).
• Familiarity with Relational Databases (SQL Server / DB2 / VSAM).
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience in mainframe to distributed system migration projects.
• Knowledge of Azure or Cloud platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology.
  Job Type: Contract
  Pay: $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the roa

• Analyze, maintain, and enhance existing COBOL applications running on Micro Focus platforms.
• Refactor and migrate COBOL logic into .NET (C#)-based services or applications.
• Collaborate with architects and business analysts to understand system requirements and integration points.
• Develop RESTful APIs or service layers to expose COBOL functionality to modern platforms.
• Perform code reviews, unit testing, and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Provide production support and troubleshooting for COBOL/.NET integrated systems.
• Participate in client meetings to gather requirements and report progress.