<p>Robert Half is seeking a highly experienced COBOL Data Migration Specialist to support a major migration effort from a legacy COBOL-based system to a new cloud-based platform (Kubernetes-based). This role requires deep hands-on expertise with COBOL data structures, legacy extraction, and large-scale data migration. The contractor will act as the primary SME for all COBOL data and will work with minimal internal guidance.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 1-month contract with potential for extension </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> 100% remote – Seattle, Washington based client </p><p><strong>Pay rate: </strong>up to $65/hourly </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Extract all data from COBOL file structures (flat files, indexed files, etc.) and convert into usable formats (primarily CSV).</li><li>Analyze, interpret, and reverse-engineer legacy COBOL data tables and schemas.</li><li>Validate, reconcile, and troubleshoot legacy data across tables.</li><li>Support a lift-and-shift migration to ensure correct data capture and ingestion readiness.</li><li>Revisit legacy datasets as needed throughout the migration lifecycle.</li><li>Create light documentation, including table structures, data dictionaries, and mapping references.</li><li>Work with the internal team on ingestion workflows for the new cloud platform.</li><li>Ensure extracted data is accurate, complete, and structured for downstream use.</li></ul>

<ul><li><strong>Hands-on COBOL data experience</strong> (read, interpret, extract from COBOL file structures).</li><li><strong>Legacy data extraction expertise</strong>, including flat and indexed files.</li><li><strong>Strong SQL skills</strong> and ability to manipulate large datasets and CSV outputs.</li><li>Proven experience with <strong>large-scale data migrations</strong> (hundreds of tables, large record volumes).</li><li>Ability to <strong>validate, troubleshoot, and reconcile</strong> legacy data across tables.</li><li>Experience working with <strong>older, outdated, or partially empty</strong> data structures.</li><li>Ability to create light documentation and mappings with minimal direction.</li><li>Able to function as the <strong>primary internal SME</strong> for COBOL data.</li></ul><p><strong>Nice-to-Haves</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with <strong>cloud ingestion workflows</strong>.</li><li>Background in <strong>financial, loan, or government systems</strong>.</li><li>Scripting or ETL tool experience (Python, SSIS, custom tools, etc.).</li></ul><p><strong>Soft Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Comfortable operating with <strong>high autonomy</strong> and limited internal guidance.</li><li>Strong communication skills to explain findings to technical and non-technical team members.</li><li>Ability to work iteratively and revisit legacy data multiple times as the migration evolves.</li></ul>

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