Cobol Systems Analyst

Position: Cobol Systems AnalystLocation: Pasadena, CA-HybridDuration: Long TermPhone and VideoResponsibilitiesStrong understanding of COBOL programs, DB2 batch processing, and JCL job flows, including dependencies and restart logic.Ability to analyze legacy code and batch workflows and produce clear design specifications for development teams.Create process flows and design visualizations to support system conversion and enhancement initiatives.Experience supporting Mainframe Migration, converting Mainframe batch systems to Java-based platforms (Spring / Spring Batch).Experience using AI tools (e.g., Copilot or similar) to assist with design documentation, analysis, visualization, and productivity.Experience in testing and validation, including: Creating test scripts and test dataExecuting batch jobs across legacy and modern platformsComparing database results by running SQL queries to validate functional accuracyExperience using AI tools for test result comparison is a plusParticipate in and contribute to design and review sessions with developers, architects, and stakeholders.Knowledge of ETL processing, data pipelines, and dashboard / BI visual design is desirable.RequirementsA Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field, -AND- Five (5) years of progressively responsible, full-time, paid experience in a centralized Information Technology organization, performing information systems analysis and design, application development, network administration or operating systems analysisExpert proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and analysis is requiredStrong expertise in data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau is preferredExperience with mainframe software tools, such as TSO, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS, or MQ is requiredExperience in AI-assisted analysis and documentation tools is preferredStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills is requiredKnowledge of business processes and best practices in various domains is requiredAttention to detail and accuracy is requiredKnowledge of data warehousing, ETL, and cloud platforms such as Azure is preferred.