Required Skills: Micro Focus Visual COBOL, .NET Framework, C# development, SQL Server, DB2, VSAM, Agile Methodology, Azure, Cloud
Job Description
Job Title: Micro Focus COBOL/.NET Developer
Location: Minneapolis, MN (100% Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract (Possible Extension)
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.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
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.