IT SME - Remote

Overview

Kwaan Bear Technology (KBT) is seeking a seasoned IT Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 10+ years of experience to play a pivotal role in our software modernization project. The SME will leverage expertise in legacy and modern programming languages, development methodologies, and system integration to ensure the successful transformation of mission-critical systems.

In Short

• Provide technical leadership and expert guidance on the analysis, design, and implementation of legacy and modernized systems.
• Lead efforts to analyze and document legacy systems written in COBOL and ALC for modernization and migration initiatives.
• Develop, test, and implement solutions using modern programming languages such as Java and C++ to complement and replace legacy components.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, identify risks, and create robust solutions.
• Contribute to the design and execution of migration strategies for legacy systems to modern platforms.
• Ensure alignment with project timelines, development methodologies, and organizational goals.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of tools, frameworks, and platforms to support modernization efforts.
• Guide the team through Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• Conduct system integration testing, performance tuning, and quality assurance activities.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in IT development and system integration roles.
• Extensive expertise in COBOL and Assembler Language Code (ALC) in mainframe environments.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java and C++.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
• Experience with system analysis, legacy system refactoring, and application migration.
• Familiarity with tools and technologies such as IBM z/OS, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS, and other mainframe utilities.
• Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a discrimination-free work environment.