Vigil is hiring a Senior GEN Consultant

SUMMARY: As a Senior Gen Conversion Consultant, you’ll lead the modernisation of legacy CA Gen (Cool:Gen) estates, specialising in structured conversion and regeneration programmes. Most of the work focuses on helping organisations move away from Gen, primarily converting to COBOL (mainframe or cloud-hosted via Micro Focus), as well as Java, .NET, or TypeScript/Angular. You will bring deep expertise in Gen models and environments, working hands-on across the full migration lifecycle using specialised tooling (MigrationWorks), ensuring high-quality, low-risk transformation of mission-critical systems. This is a highly technical, model-driven legacy modernisation role. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING: You will join our engineering team and be a valued member working closely in a collaborative, autonomous, cross-functional team. You will help with the following: Lead end-to-end Gen conversion and regeneration programmes Analyse and deeply understand existing Gen Models, Action Diagrams, Procedures and Data Structures Work primarily with Mainframe Gen estates (including 3270 block-mode green screens) Support Distributed (non-mainframe) Gen environments where required Execute structured conversions using MigrationWorks across its five stages: - Discover – Assess and understand the Gen model - Prepare – Optimise and refactor models to improve conversion accuracy - Extract – Export models from Gen into XML format - Convert – Transform XML into the target environment (COBOL, Java, .NET, TypeScript/Angular) - Adapt – Perform post-production refinements, standards alignment and optimisation Collaborate closely with client engineering teams to ensure smooth hand-offs and minimal disruption Troubleshoot complex Gen issues within legacy environments Provide technical leadership and best practice guidance during modernisation initiatives Support proposals and technical discussions where deep Gen expertise is required WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any related technical field. Extensive hands-on experience with CA Gen / Cool:Gen Deep understanding of: Gen Models, Action Diagrams, Business Components, Data Models, 3270 block mode implementations Experience working in Mainframe environments Proven involvement in Gen migration, regeneration, or conversion projects Strong troubleshooting capability within complex Gen estates Experience with one or more target languages: COBOL (especially mainframe or Micro Focus COBOL in cloud environments), Java, .NET, TypeScript / Angular Experience working with XML transformations Exposure to distributed Gen estates Experience modernising legacy systems to cloud or hybrid environments Familiarity with structured migration tooling (MigrationWorks is a significant plus) Strong English communication skills, written and verbal AWESOME BUT NOT REQUIRED: Experience across multiple destination languages (source + target architecture understanding) Knowledge of Micro Focus COBOL deployments in cloud environments Exposure to enterprise legacy transformation programmes Experience mentoring junior consultants or client teams Involvement in RFPs or technical pre-sales activities WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Be part of our collegial environment where responsibility and authority are shared equally amongst colleagues and help create our company culture A culture in which we don’t criticise failure but ensure we learn from our mistakes An Agile environment where your ideas are welcome The possibility to grow and experience different projects Ongoing Training & Mentoring The possibility to travel - ATTENTION! THIS POSITION IS FOR PORTUGAL OR BRAZIL BASED ONLY