Job Title: IT SME Job Location: Remote Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance and complete a favorable background check. 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. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in COBOL, ALC, Java, and C++, coupled with experience in Agile, Waterfall, and other software development methodologies. Key Responsibilities: + 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, including business analysts, architects, and development teams, to define requirements, identify risks, and create robust solutions. + Contribute to the design and execution of migration strategies for legacy systems to modern platforms, ensuring system integrity and performance. + 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 to ensure project success. + Conduct system integration testing, performance tuning, and quality assurance activities. + Provide mentorship to junior team members and knowledge transfer to internal teams. Required Skills & Experience: + 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 across legacy and modern systems. + 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. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience in cloud migration strategies (e.g., AWS Mainframe Modernization, Azure, or GCP). + Knowledge of middleware tools and APIs for system integration. + Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. + Exposure to automated code analysis, refactoring, and modernization tools. + Background in team leadership and cross-functional collaboration Kwaan Bear Technology Solutions, LLC (KBTS), is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. B2TS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at B2TS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. B2TS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics