Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Application Development Modernization

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Job Title: Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Application Development Modernization Job Location: Remote Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance and back ground check Kwaan Bear Technology (KBT) is looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Application Development Modernization to join our team for a newly awarded contract. We are looking for an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead our Application Development Modernization project. This SME will play a crucial role in guiding the transformation of legacy systems, supporting technologies including IBM Assembly Language Code (ALC), C, C , Java, CICS, DB2, COBOL, JCL, and others. A strong background in agile and scrum methodologies is essential for integrating these legacy technologies into modern, agile workflows. The SME will also apply program management practices and controls to enable the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS) to maintain program status, execution, cost management, and scheduling. Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical expert on legacy systems (ALC, COBOL, CICS, DB2) and modern programming languages (C, C , Java), providing detailed guidance on system and application modernization.
• Apply program management controls to track and manage program status, execution, costs, and schedules effectively.
• Collaborate with program and project teams to develop a phased roadmap, identifying an optimal starting point and guiding the project through to completion.
• Work in an agile/scrum environment, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and project prioritization to maintain focus on modernization goals.
• Partner with stakeholders to assess existing systems and applications, identifying key modernization areas, technical risks, and dependencies.
• Drive technical planning and documentation efforts, presenting modernization strategies and roadmaps to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor development teams on best practices for working with both legacy and modern technologies in an agile context, ensuring compliance with project standards.
• Establish and implement key performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to track the progress of modernization efforts.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point for any issues related to legacy application modernization within an agile framework.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 10 years of experience in application development, with hands-on experience in legacy systems (ALC, COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2) and modern languages (C, C , Java) and 5 years in agile/scrum project environments.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of IBM mainframe environments and modernization techniques for transitioning from legacy systems. Proficiency in CICS, DB2, COBOL, Java, and agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.) is essential.
• Agile/Scrum Experience: Proven success in agile/scrum environments, with a deep understanding of how to integrate legacy systems into modern workflows. Certification in Scrum (CSM, SAFe, or similar) is a plus.
• Project Management: Experience with project/program management, including establishing and maintaining controls, tracking program metrics, and reporting status.
• Leadership: Ability to guide cross-functional teams, with strong mentorship skills and experience leading modernization initiatives.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and business audiences.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Certifications in PMP, Scrum, or ITIL.
• Previous experience working on government or large enterprise modernization projects.
• Knowledge of industry standards, tools, and methodologies for application modernization in agile environments.
  
  

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