Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to deconstruct complex code and uncover the underlying rules and logic.
CISC Architecture Understanding: A strong grasp of Complex Instruction Set Computing (CISC) principles and the ability to navigate and interpret code written for CISC-based systems.
COBOL Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of COBOL programming language, with the ability to read and analyze legacy code to extract business logic and rules.
Conversion Design Insight: Knowledge of system conversion principles, with the ability to contribute to the design process for data conversion from legacy systems to modern platforms.
Documentation Abilities: Proficient in creating clear and comprehensive documentation that captures the intricacies of the system's logic for use by system integrators.
Mainframe Experience: Hands-on experience with mainframe systems, particularly those that have been operational for several decades, and familiarity with their operational environments.