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Location: Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, United States of America
Job ID: R-10406957
Category: Technology
Onsite
Posting Start Date: 11-November-2026
Posting End Date: 26-November-2026
Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv.
We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants and consumers to one another millions of times a day - quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we're involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.
Job Title
Data Conversion Developer w/Cobol
What does a successful Data Conversion Developer with Cobol do at Fiserv?
A successful Data Conversion Developer with Cobol partners with clients and internal teams to convert card portfolios onto Fiserv processing platforms. This role develops conversion programs, mapping logic, technical specifications, and quality controls that support accurate and timely delivery across the full project life cycle. Success in this position also means building strong working relationships, solving complex data challenges, and identifying opportunities to improve processes.
What you will do?
- Deliver technical data conversion programming and execute project milestones across the full conversion life cycle, from initiation through project closure.
- Develop complex conversion application code, create data conversion mapping programs and processes, and debug complex code and processes.
- Partner with data conversion analysts, business analysts, clients, product owners, application development teams, and program management colleagues to align business needs with technical solutions.
- Ensure the quality of conversion outputs including data, files, reports, statements, and plastics, while validating offline system and output testing and holding quality inspections.
- Plan and participate in mocks and other client events, monitor and report progress, identify risks and issues, escalate as needed, and follow internal processes and best practices.
What you must have?
- 4+ years of experience in software development.
- 2+ years of experience with SQL, VBA, Access, Excel, or similar data conversion and migration technologies.
- 4+ years of an equivalent combination of educational background, related experience, and/or military experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
What would be nice to have?
- 2+ years of experience with COBOL, mainframe applications, IBM JCL, or TSO/TPX.
- 1+ years of experience in the credit or debit card industry.
- Experience supporting 2+ concurrent priorities or project workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
Salary Range
$90,000.00 - $144,000.00
These pay ranges apply to employees in New Jersey and New York. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ.
It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.
This position is not eligible for an annual incentive opportunity and is also not eligible to earn commissions.
Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:
- Apply using your legal name
- Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).
Our commitment to Equal Opportunity:
Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application or otherwise participating in the overall hiring process, please contact AskHR.US@fiserv.com. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility to your application status. Current associates who require a workplace accommodation should refer to Fiserv’s Disability Accommodation Policy for additional information.
Note to agencies:
Fiserv does not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to Fiserv associates. Fiserv is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.
Warning about fake job posts:
Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information. Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate Fiserv email address.
Location: Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, United States of America
Job ID: R-10406957
Category: Technology
Onsite
Posting Start Date: 11-November-2026
Posting End Date: 26-November-2026
Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv.
We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants and consumers to one another millions of times a day - quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we're involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.
Job Title
Data Conversion Developer w/Cobol
What does a successful Data Conversion Developer with Cobol do at Fiserv?
A successful Data Conversion Developer with Cobol partners with clients and internal teams to convert card portfolios onto Fiserv processing platforms. This role develops conversion programs, mapping logic, technical specifications, and quality controls that support accurate and timely delivery across the full project life cycle. Success in this position also means building strong working relationships, solving complex data challenges, and identifying opportunities to improve processes.
What you will do?
- Deliver technical data conversion programming and execute project milestones across the full conversion life cycle, from initiation through project closure.
- Develop complex conversion application code, create data conversion mapping programs and processes, and debug complex code and processes.
- Partner with data conversion analysts, business analysts, clients, product owners, application development teams, and program management colleagues to align business needs with technical solutions.
- Ensure the quality of conversion outputs including data, files, reports, statements, and plastics, while validating offline system and output testing and holding quality inspections.
- Plan and participate in mocks and other client events, monitor and report progress, identify risks and issues, escalate as needed, and follow internal processes and best practices.
What you must have?
- 4+ years of experience in software development.
- 2+ years of experience with SQL, VBA, Access, Excel, or similar data conversion and migration technologies.
- 4+ years of an equivalent combination of educational background, related experience, and/or military experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
What would be nice to have?
- 2+ years of experience with COBOL, mainframe applications, IBM JCL, or TSO/TPX.
- 1+ years of experience in the credit or debit card industry.
- Experience supporting 2+ concurrent priorities or project workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
Salary Range
$90,000.00 - $144,000.00
These pay ranges apply to employees in New Jersey and New York. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ.
It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.
This position is not eligible for an annual incentive opportunity and is also not eligible to earn commissions.
Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:
- Apply using your legal name
- Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).
Our commitment to Equal Opportunity:
Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application or otherwise participating in the overall hiring process, please contact AskHR.US@fiserv.com. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility to your application status. Current associates who require a workplace accommodation should refer to Fiserv’s Disability Accommodation Policy for additional information.
Note to agencies:
Fiserv does not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to Fiserv associates. Fiserv is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.
Warning about fake job posts:
Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information. Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate Fiserv email address.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data conversion specialist jobs.
- Proficiency in SQL for querying, transforming, and validating large datasets
- Hands-on experience with ETL tools such as SSIS, Talend, Informatica, or similar platforms
- Ability to map data fields between source and target systems and document transformation rules
- Experience with data migration projects involving ERP, CRM, or legacy database environments
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automating data tasks
- Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
Tips for Your Data Conversion Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to migration tools
List the specific ETL tools, scripting languages, and database platforms you have used, such as SSIS, Talend, Python, or SQL Server. Generic 'data experience' won't get you past resume screeners who are scanning for exact tool names.
Quantify the data volumes you have handled
Hiring managers for conversion roles want to know the scale of work you have done. Describe the size of datasets you migrated, the systems you moved data between, and whether the project ran on schedule, without inventing numbers.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data conversion specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name the source system
Job listings that specify a legacy system, such as an ERP platform or a mainframe environment, are often more urgent to fill. If you have direct experience with that system, say so explicitly in your application materials and not just in a skills list.
Prepare for a technical mapping exercise
Many data conversion interviews include a live or take-home exercise where you map fields between two schemas. Practice walking through your logic out loud, explaining how you handle null values, mismatched data types, and transformation rules under time pressure.
Negotiate scope clarity before accepting an offer
Data conversion projects are notorious for scope creep. During offer discussions, ask how the role defines project completion, what the handoff process looks like, and whether post-migration validation is part of your responsibilities or belongs to another team.
Data Conversion Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data conversion specialists?
The companies hiring the most data conversion specialists right now include Accenture Federal Services, Telus, and Deloitte, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Georgia, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, federal contractors, and enterprise software firms consistently represent the largest share of demand for this role.
How many data conversion specialist jobs are remote?
About 80% of data conversion specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for flexible arrangements in this role. Data migration and ETL development work, which requires little on-site system access, tends to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to on-premises legacy infrastructure or regulated healthcare environments are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a data conversion specialist?
Start by building a solid foundation in SQL, since nearly every conversion role requires querying and transforming relational data. From there, learn at least one ETL tool and practice migrating data between databases in personal or open-source projects. Document every project with before-and-after schemas to demonstrate your mapping logic to employers. Certifications in database platforms or ETL tools can help differentiate your application when you are competing against candidates with more years of experience.
Can I get a data conversion specialist job without direct experience?
Yes, employers in healthcare IT and government contracting regularly hire candidates from adjacent backgrounds such as database administration, business analysis, or IT support. The key is demonstrating that you understand data integrity, can read and write SQL, and have worked with structured datasets in some capacity. Building a portfolio of small migration projects, even from public datasets, gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate beyond your job titles.
What does the data conversion specialist interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen focused on your tool experience and project background, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past migration project in detail. Many employers include a practical exercise, such as mapping two schemas or writing a transformation query against a sample dataset. Final rounds often involve a conversation with a project manager or business analyst who wants to understand how you handle data quality issues and communicate progress to non-technical stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to data conversion specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to data conversion specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and tools, then apply directly to each listing. The page you are on right now shows active postings, so scroll up to see what is available.
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