Mainframe Legacy Modernization Engineer (Jersey City)
Trident Consulting is seeking a Mainframe Legacy Modernization Engineer for one of our clients. A global leader in business and technology services. Role : Mainframe Legacy Modernization Engineer Location : Jersey City, NJ Pay rate : $65/hr - $70/hr on C2C Type: Contract Job Description: · Analyze complex mainframe applications (COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, MQ) to understand business rules, data flows, batch cycles, and system interdependencies. · Perform inventory analysis, call-chain analysis, and functional decomposition of monolithic applications. · Extract and document technical and business rules using automated discovery or reverse-engineering tools. · Design and implement modernization strategies including re-host, re-platform, re-factor, re-architect, replace, or retire approaches · Convert or refactor legacy COBOL logic into modern languages such as Java using automated tools or manual re-engineering techniques. · Apply incremental modernization patterns such as strangler-fig and coexistence models to reduce migration risk. · Modernize JCL-based batch processes into cloud-native batch frameworks (e.g., Spring Batch, workflow orchestration). · Support migration or re-engineering of scheduling, file transfer, and output management components. · Ensure functional parity and data integrity between legacy and modernized systems. Job Requirements: · 8–10 years of overall IT experience with a strong focus on mainframe application development and modernization. · Expert-level proficiency in COBOL and CICS transaction programming · Strong command of JCL, z/OS utilities (SORT, IDCAMS, IEBGENER), and batch processing · Deep knowledge of DB2 — SQL optimization, bind/rebind, and performance tuning for large financial datasets · Solid experience with VSAM file structures and access methods · Experience with API design, REST services, and integration middleware. · Knowledge of modernization patterns such as re-host, re-platform, re-write, and strangler-fig approaches. · Experience and knowledge working in Banking domain Years of experience required: 8-10 Years of Experience: 10.00 Years of Experience About Trident Consulting Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services. We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.