COBOL - Manager

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

At PwC - AC, as a COBOL Modernization Manager, you will serve as a technical leader and architect on modernization projects. You will interact with the Onshore project leadership to understand requirements and will be responsible for designing and leading end-to-end implementation of COBOL modernization solutions. You should have strong experience in modernization approaches, tooling, and modern technology stacks, along with strong planning and organization skills. You will work as a technical architect/lead on an agile team, providing guidance to development teams and routinely monitoring modernization initiatives to ensure that all business goals are met per business requirements.

Years of Experience: Candidates with 8-12 years of hands-on experience

Required Skills

Deep expertise in COBOL and comprehensive understanding of mainframe/midrange architectures

Strong knowledge of modernization approaches including rehosting, replatforming, refactoring, and rewriting.

Experience with modernization tools and platforms (e.g., Micro Focus, AWS BluAge, AI-accelerated conversion, or similar)

Proven ability to lead technical implementations and architect modernization solutions

Strong knowledge of legacy database and storage technologies including DB2, IMS, and VSAM with migration experience

Experience with both mainframe (z/OS, JCL, CICS, IMS) and midrange (AS/400, RPG) platforms

Expertise in modern cloud-first technology stacks and cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Experience designing microservices architectures and API-based integration patterns

Proficiency in modern programming languages (Java, C#, Python, Node.js)

Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience with agile methodologies and leading technical teams

Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills

Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to mentor and guide junior team members

Professional And Educational Background

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from reputed institute(s) with relevant knowledge in computer science, information technology, or related discipline.

Additional Information

Travel Requirements: Travel to client locations may be required as per project requirements.

Line of Service: Advisory

Horizontal: Technology Consulting

Designation: Manager

Location: Bangalore, India

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Software Engineering team you will lead modernization projects, architecting solutions that enhance legacy systems. As a Manager you will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and secure the successful implementation of modernization initiatives while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Lead modernization initiatives to enhance legacy systems

Provide technical guidance and support to junior staff

Secure successful implementation of modernization projects

Foster an innovative and collaborative team culture

Analyze project challenges and develop impactful solutions

Mentor team members to build their technical proficiency

Collaborate with stakeholders to align on project goals

Monitor project timelines and deliverables for quality assurance

What You Must Have

Bachelor's Degree

7 years of experience

Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline

Proven ability in leading technical implementations

Excelling in modernization approaches and tooling

Demonstrating knowledge of cloud-native architectures

Designing microservices architectures and API-based integrations

Mentoring and guiding junior team members

Excelling in problem-solving and decision-making

Proficiency in modern programming languages

Experience with agile methodologies and leading technical teams

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