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Senior Applications Systems Analyst (Modernizing Mainframe Systems) :: REMOTE

extra holidays - extra parental leave
Remote: 
Full Remote
Experience: 
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Work from: 
Colombia, District of Columbia (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

10 years of experience in legacy systems analysis., MA/MS degree required., Proficiency in COBOL, NATURAL, Assembler., Experience with modern programming languages like Java..

Key responsabilities:

  • Analyze and modernize legacy mainframe systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to document business rules.

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ARK Solutions, Inc. SME http://www.ARKSolutionsInc.com
201 - 500 Employees
About ARK Solutions, Inc.
WE'RE A COMPANY THAT CARES FOR OTHERS BEYOND STAFFING OUR CULTURE SHAPES EVERYTHING WE DO. Our people, clients, and consultants matter to us more than anything. We are driven by a culture of purpose, shared values, and growth. OUR CLIENTS ARE OUR DRIVING FORCE Whether it’s finding the right candidate for a job or seamlessly managing a project end to end, our conviction and commitment to our clients runs deep. No matter what it takes, we’re devoted towards the success of your business. OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR FAMILY Our team members are our family. We’re here for you and we won’t stop until you’re exactly where you want to be. We believe in your potential and we are devoted to helping you achieve your ambition. IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU Your business is our business. We believe in making our relationship and understanding strong, and we know just how to do that. Our mantra is: analyze, identify, recruit, execute. Our mission is to create relationships, not transactions. Our promise is that we'll be there, as questions or issues arise, every step of the way. With experience in staffing and implementing projects, we thrive on sharing our experience and knowledge to help you make a success of your business. Our track record proves that clear communication and expert collaboration will boost your bottom line. ARK was formed in 2003 with the goal of becoming the supplier of choice for clients, employer of choice for our employees and contingent workforce. We provide high-volume staffing, SOW and payrolling services to structured contingent workforce programs and projects across USA. With our deep industry knowledge, business process expertise, comprehensive resources and a proven track record, ARK Solutions, Inc. can mobilize the right talent across various skills. ARK Solutions, Inc. is a certified Minority Women Owned Firm by NMSDC, State of VA, PA, NY and MD.
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Job description

Ark Solutions Inc is looking for Senior Applications Systems Analyst!


Position: Senior Applications Systems Analyst (Modernizing legacy systems built with COBOL, NATURAL, Assembler)
Location: REMOTE
Duration: 6+ Months and possibility of extension

Description:
Seeking an experienced Legacy Systems Analyst to join our team in a mainframe modernization project.
 
Day-to-day Responsibilities:
  • This role demands a deep understanding of mainframe environments and tools, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.
  • The role involves modernizing legacy systems built with COBOL, NATURAL, Assembler, REXX, and FOCUS, integrating with Java components.
  • The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in mining/harvesting business logic, and experience in mainframe environments.
  • This position offers an opportunity to work with a dynamic team modernizing mission-critical systems.
  • Analyze existing mainframe systems and modernized components for functionality, performance, and integration issues.
  • Walkthrough the legacy code and extract the business rules/logic and functional rules.
  • Utilize analysis tools to assess applications of interest, capturing application meta-data.
  • Create cross-reference lists linking programs to online and batch interfaces. 
  • Eliminate programs that do not relate to the processes under review or are utility-based.
  • Use rule extraction or code slicing tools to selectively extract program logic based on transaction type, data usage, input or output interface
  • Eliminate unnecessary business logic including implementation dependent or extraneous logic. 
  • Import extracted business rules into more understandable formats (e.g., Java) or model-based formats (e.g., UML).
  • Annotate extracted business rules, within the repository, based on additional cross-reference analysis and experience.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and test cases covering functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
  • Utilize JIRA for defect tracking, reporting, and test case management.
  • Collaborate with development and functional teams to identify, document, and prioritize.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, translate legacy code and document business rules / logic
  • Proven experience in developing or fine-tuning language models, with specific expertise in COBAL, FOCUS, REXX, and NATURAL language models 
  • Provide insights into processes and best practices.
  • Mentor and train junior members particularly in FOCUS, REX / zOS Assembler Language
  • Estimate effort and complexity for user stories and tasks during sprint planning with functional and developers 
  • Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve technical skills and deliverables. 
  • Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to the development of internal documentation and training materials.
  • Strong experience on collaboration and coordination skills to work with virtual teams
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment 
  • Ability to navigate BA Workflow, Agile Scrum, and Project Management tools (Jira, MS Project, Visio, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Business Process / Rules repositories) 
  • Proven understanding and application of Waterfall, Agile Scrum, and Kanban software development methodologies
  • 5+ years of experience in Legacy System Analysis roles.
 
Required Skills:
  • Experience working on mainframe modernization projects with COBOL, NATURAL, Assembler, REXX, and FOCUS environments.
  • Familiarity with Java and C++ code structures.
  • Proficiency with tools such as JIRA, and legacy conversion tools.
  • Strong understanding of legacy mainframe systems.
  • Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting.
  • Experience with additional mainframe languages or modernization tools is a plus.
 
Preferred Skills:
  • Legacy migration and modernization experience.
  • Ability to effectively engage and collaborate with clients and teammates on technical and functional subject matter.
 
Expected Deliverables:
  • Document business logic and rules from legacy systems.
 
Education:
  • 10 years of experience and an MA/MS degree.
 
 

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

Hard Skills

COBOL (Programming Language)Assembly LanguageRexx (Programming Language)Java (Programming Language)C++ (Programming Language)JIRASystem Migration

Other Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
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