We are seeking a Senior IT Specialist with proven expertise in migrating COBOL-based legacy systems to modern technologies, including .NET, C#, React JS, and SQL Server. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in COBOL migration projects, modern software development practices, and hands-on experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. This role is key to ensuring a smooth transition to new architectures, and requires strong communication and coordination skills to bridge legacy and modern development teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead COBOL Migration Projects. Oversee and manage the migration of legacy COBOL systems to modern, scalable architectures with minimal disruption to operations.
- Document Legacy Insights. Maintain comprehensive documentation of challenges, architecture insights, and best practices related to the legacy systems to inform and guide the migration process.
- Facilitate Knowledge Transfer. Collaborate with legacy developers to deeply understand existing codebases and systems, translating this knowledge to the modern technology teams working in .NET, C#, and React JS.
- Design and Develop Modern Solutions. Architect, develop, and implement robust solutions using modern technology stacks that integrate smoothly with legacy systems during the migration phase.
- Build and Maintain CI/CD Pipelines. Develop, monitor, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development, testing, and deployment process, ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Provide Technical Consulting. Act as a consultant for the development teams during the migration, offering guidance on best practices and supporting continuous maintenance and system improvements.
Qualifications
- Proven experience with COBOL migration to .NET, C#, React JS, and SQL Server.
- Strong understanding of legacy system architectures and modern software development practices.
- Hands-on experience in building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.
- Exceptional communication and coordination skills to effectively bridge legacy and modern development teams.
- Ability to document complex system architectures and communicate them effectively to diverse teams.
Join us at ValueLabs and play a pivotal role in helping clients modernize their legacy systems while working with cutting-edge technology and a dedicated, award-winning team.