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Application Developer-Mainframe Modernization

IBM

Software Engineering

Mysuru, Karnataka, India

Posted on Feb 18, 2026

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Application Developer specializing in Mainframe Modernization, you will utilize your expertise in fundamental concepts and technologies related to both mainframe systems and modernization. You will develop codes for in-place mainframe modernization and migration of mainframe applications to cloud platforms. Your primary responsibilities will include:
Develop Mainframe Modernization Code: Develop codes for both in-place mainframe modernization and migration of mainframe applications to cloud platforms, including z-cloud, and support mainframe migration to other cloud environments.
Apply Technical Expertise: Utilize proficiency in various technologies, such as COBOL systems, Java, JSON, API, Microservices, SaaS, Edge, Off-premises applications, network security, Kubernetes, DevOps, Db2, CICS, WebSphere, and MQ, to deliver high-quality solutions.
Support Cloud Migration: Support the migration of mainframe applications to cloud platforms, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption to services.
Implement Modernization Solutions: Implement modernization solutions that meet business requirements, leveraging expertise in mainframe systems and modernization technologies.
Collaborate on Solution Delivery: Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality solutions, ensuring that solutions meet business requirements and are delivered on time.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Mainframe Systems Knowledge: Exposure to fundamental concepts and technologies related to mainframe systems, including COBOL systems, Db2, CICS, WebSphere, and MQ.
Modernization Technologies: Experience working with modernization technologies, such as Java, JSON, API, Microservices, SaaS, Edge, and Off-premises applications.
Cloud Platform Familiarity: Exposure to cloud platforms, including z-cloud, and experience supporting mainframe migration to other cloud environments.
DevOps and Security: Experience working with DevOps tools and network security measures, including Kubernetes.
Legacy System Integration: Exposure to integrating legacy systems with modern technologies, including implementing modernization solutions that meet business requirements.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Proficiency in Additional Programming Languages: Experience working with programming languages beyond COBOL, Java, and JSON is beneficial, enabling the development of more comprehensive solutions.
Knowledge of Containerization Tools: Exposure to containerization tools beyond Kubernetes can enhance the implementation of modernization solutions and improve efficiency.
Familiarity with Multiple Cloud Environments: Experience supporting mainframe migration to multiple cloud environments can facilitate smoother integration and adaptation to diverse cloud platforms.

Years of Experience:
3 - 5

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

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