Functional Analyst / Cobol Specialist

Mission Overview:

We are looking for a Functional Analyst specializing in Cobol to support the redesign of an employee pension rights allocation program, currently managed by a Tuxedo/Cobol application, transitioning to a new integrated solution within our Java ecosystem. As a successful candidate, you will perform these responsibilities as a consultant for Keystone Solutions at the client site.

The analyst will:

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory existing Cobol programs and their uses.
• Analyze and document existing Cobol programs.
• Analyze and document the relevant data models.
• Propose, in coordination with Java architects and analysts, a Java version of these Cobol programs.
• Propose and evaluate tools and conversion strategies, focusing on reusability and extension of existing Java programs and calculation rules.
• Develop a testing strategy.
• Propose a complete roadmap with dates and increments for the solution deployment and gradual migration.
• Oversee the migration phase, ensuring operations run smoothly, managing risks, and adhering to deadlines.

We aim for a complete decommissioning of the Cobol application by May 2026.

Requirements:

The candidate must have:

• In-depth practical knowledge of Cobol.
• Practical knowledge of transaction management middleware like Tuxedo or CICS.
• Familiarity with the Java ecosystem: Java language, J2EE stack.
• Active knowledge of SQL.
• Strong experience as an analyst.
• Ability to develop test scenarios.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of Jira.
• Experience in similar conversion projects.

The candidate should be autonomous, structured, and well-organized.
They must communicate clearly with various stakeholders.
They should be proactive and persistent, yet pragmatic and results-oriented.

Selection Criteria:

• Knowledge of Cobol.
• Advanced SQL skills.
• Project management experience.
• Experience as an analyst.
• Testing skills.

The candidate must possess a master's degree.

Consultancy Nature of Work:

The successful candidate will engage deeply in consultancy at client locations, enhancing the collaboration between Keystone Solutions and the client throughout the project duration.

Dynamic Projects:

This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on diverse challenges across multiple client engagements, contributing invaluable expertise to the transition of a legacy system into a modern Java-based environment.

Turbo-Charged Learning and Development:

Keystone Solutions is committed to providing broad learning experiences and professional development support, ensuring candidates can grow and thrive in their consultancy careers.

Ambition Skyrocketing within a Consultancy Framework:

Our dedication to fostering career growth through varied client engagements means significant opportunities for personal and professional development.

Emphasizing Keystone Solutions Values in a Consultancy Context:

As a part of Keystone Solutions, your role is shaped by our core values in every consulting engagement, ensuring that being a "K-Stone" contributes to the success of each client project.

If you are ready to tackle technical and strategic challenges in a dynamic consultancy environment, apply today at Keystone Solutions Career Portal.