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.