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Application Engineer III (COBOL, Java)

Malvern, PA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-25

Core

Modernize legacy mainframe platforms to cloud-based solutions, focusing on COBOL-to-Java conversion, data integration, and stored procedure optimization for Vanguard's wealth management systems.

Role type

Senior Application Engineer (Legacy Modernization & Cloud Migration)

Builds

Cloud-based application platforms, modernized data pipelines, and optimized stored procedures for wealth management clients.

Domain

Financial Services / Legacy Mainframe Modernization / Cloud Migration

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

COBOL, Java, Stored Procedures, ETL, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Cloud Architecture, Legacy Code Analysis

Preferred skills

Workplace Technology stack, AWS certifications

Technologies

COBOL, Java, AWS, ETL tools, Cloud platforms

Responsibilities

Convert COBOL programs and batch jobs to cloud-based Java solutions; Optimize stored procedures for latency and throughput; Integrate data between legacy and enterprise platforms; Mentor staff on development standards; Conduct code reviews and system analysis.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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