Job Summary Homeland Talent Solutions is representing an established and growing enterprise EdTech software organization seeking a Senior Software Engineer – COBOL Modernization (.NET/C#) to play a key role in a large-scale ERP and payroll platform modernization initiative.
As a Senior Software Engineer, this position will focus on analyzing complex legacy COBOL applications, understanding underlying business rules and system dependencies, and helping transform critical ERP functionality into modern C#/.NET solutions. The environment includes millions of lines of production code supporting mission-critical payroll and ERP operations, making this an opportunity to work on one of the organization's most strategic modernization programs.
The ideal candidate brings strong C#/.NET engineering experience, the ability to understand and navigate legacy COBOL environments, and experience leveraging modern AI-assisted development approaches to accelerate large-scale software modernization efforts while ensuring accuracy, maintainability, and long-term platform scalability.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping modernize legacy ERP and payroll applications into scalable, maintainable .NET-based solutions. This role goes beyond simple code conversion and requires the ability to analyze legacy business logic, understand complex system dependencies, validate functional equivalency, and help establish modernization frameworks that support long-term product growth. You will collaborate closely with engineering leadership, platform architects, and product teams to modernize core ERP functionality while ensuring operational continuity and software quality throughout the process.
Responsibilities
Analyze and understand legacy COBOL applications, batch jobs, copybooks, file-processing workflows, and embedded business rules
Design, develop, and maintain modern C#/NET solutions supporting ERP and payroll platforms
Participate in large-scale modernization efforts involving millions of lines of legacy application code
Leverage AI-assisted development tools and modernization techniques to accelerate code transformation and engineering productivity
Build automated testing frameworks, validation processes, and quality controls to ensure functional equivalency between legacy and modernized applications
Identify data dependencies, business process workflows, and integration requirements across ERP modules
Collaborate with architects and engineering leaders to define modernization strategies and technical roadmaps
Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, database, and integration issues
Document modernization approaches, business logic mappings, and technical design decisions
Contribute to long-term platform scalability, maintainability, and technical debt reduction initiatives
Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices across the development organization
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
5+ years of software engineering experience
Strong hands-on experience with:
C#
NET / NET Core
ASPNET
REST APIs
SQL Server
Object-Oriented Design
Experience analyzing and understanding legacy COBOL applications
Experience working with enterprise-scale business applications, ERP systems, payroll systems, financial systems, or other highly transactional platforms
Experience interpreting complex business rules and translating them into modern software architectures
Experience with application modernization, migration, refactoring, or legacy transformation initiatives
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and systems analysis skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with: Genero 4JS, Legacy ERP platforms, Payroll systems, Financial systems, and Enterprise application modernization preferred
Experience building automated testing frameworks and validation harnesses
Experience leveraging AI-assisted software development tools in production environments
Exposure to agentic AI workflows, code generation frameworks, or AI-driven modernization initiatives
Experience validating data integrity and functional equivalency during large-scale application migrations
Experience working with large, highly integrated codebases
Additional Information
Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite) Dallas / Plano, Texas area
Candidates must be able to work onsite regularly and collaborate closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams
Benefits This position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. This position provides a competitive annual salary ranging from $140,000 to $170,000, based on experience and qualifications. In addition, employees enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, generous paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities to support continued learning and career advancement.
Summary This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile enterprise modernization initiative that will shape the future of critical ERP and payroll systems. As a valued member of the team, you'll have the chance to influence architectural decisions, drive innovative solutions, and take ownership of meaningful technical projects from concept to implementation. You'll work with cutting-edge, AI-driven modernization strategies while making a tangible impact on the transformation of a complex, large-scale technology environment. If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be recognized, your ideas will be heard, and your contributions will directly influence the organization's future, this is the opportunity for you. Apply today!
EEO Notice Homeland LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Homeland LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Homeland LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. #LI-BW1