Lead Mainframe Database Conversion Specialist

Lead Mainframe Database Conversion Specialist

Seeking a senior Mainframe Database Conversion Specialist to support migration of the State of Missouri's legacy SAMII financial, HR, and payroll system to the new MOVERS platform. The consultant will analyze legacy DB2 data structures, support conversion activities, validate data mappings, and ensure successful migration of critical financial and payroll information.

Required Experience:

• 7+ years of COBOL development experience
• 7+ years of DB2 z/OS experience
• 7+ years of JCL experience
• 7+ years of SQL experience
• Experience with large-scale legacy modernization initiatives
• Experience performing data conversion and migration activities
• Experience supporting ERP modernization projects
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working directly with business and technical stakeholders

Preferred Experience:

• Payroll systems
• Accounting systems
• State government ERP implementations
• Mainframe modernization projects
• Oracle conversion projects
• Missouri SAMII experience
• Financial system migrations

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze legacy SAMII DB2 tables and relationships
• Support mapping of DB2 source data to MOVERS target structures
• Execute and validate data conversion activities
• Develop reconciliation procedures and validation reports
• Investigate data quality issues and conversion anomalies
• Work with SMEs to resolve conversion-related issues
• Support QA, System Integration Testing, and UAT
• Document all work activities within JIRA
• Provide weekly and monthly status updates

Desired

Certifications:

• IBM Mainframe Certifications
• DB2 Certifications
• Data Management Certifications