Current-State Analysis Lead

Role Overview

The Current-State Analysis Lead is responsible for establishing and documenting the actual behavior, logic, integrations, and data flows of existing systems, particularly where source code, documentation, or architectural records are incomplete, outdated, or unavailable. The role utilizes analytical techniques, reverse engineering, black-box analysis, and AI-assisted tooling to reconstruct system behavior and produce reliable documentation to support modernization and transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead current-state analysis activities for legacy, undocumented, closed-source, or highly complex systems.

Analyze existing applications, platforms, interfaces, services, and integrations to determine actual operational behavior and business logic.

Perform black-box behavioural analysis using transaction logs, network traffic, system outputs, user journeys, and production evidence.

Reconstruct functional workflows, business rules, API contracts, system dependencies, and integration patterns from observed behaviour.

Utilize AI-assisted analysis tools, machine learning techniques, pattern recognition, and automation to accelerate system understanding.

Perform application architecture recovery and reverse engineering where source code or documentation is unavailable or incomplete.

Analyze discrepancies between documented requirements, specifications, and actual production behaviour.

Establish authoritative current-state baselines for modernization, migration, replacement, or transformation programs.

Document recovered business rules, data flows, integration points, assumptions, constraints, and technical findings.

Conduct impact assessments and identify risks associated with undocumented or hidden system behaviours.

Work closely with architects, business analysts, developers, quality engineers, and stakeholders to validate findings.

Produce detailed analysis reports, evidence repositories, technical documentation, and traceability artefacts.

Support modernization initiatives by providing verified current-state understanding and functional baselines.

Lead workshops, stakeholder interviews, and validation sessions to resolve functional uncertainties and system ambiguities.

Mentor analysts and technical teams in system analysis, discovery techniques, and behavioural modelling practices.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum

10 years of experience

in system analysis, software engineering, solution architecture, application modernization, or related disciplines.

Strong experience in current-state assessment and system discovery activities.

Proven experience analyzing complex enterprise systems with limited or missing documentation.

Expertise in black-box behavioural analysis and reverse-engineering techniques.

Strong understanding of software architecture, application integrations, APIs, databases, and enterprise systems.

Experience extracting business rules, workflows, and technical requirements from existing systems.

Ability to perform application architecture recovery and dependency analysis.

Experience with automation, testing frameworks, and verification techniques.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.

Excellent documentation and technical writing skills.

Strong communication and stakeholder management experience.

Preferred Skills

Experience utilizing AI, machine learning, pattern recognition, or data analytics tools to support system discovery and analysis.

Experience reconstructing API specifications and integration contracts.

Knowledge of static code analysis, dependency mapping, and architecture recovery tools.

Experience with microservices, cloud-native applications, and enterprise modernization programs.

Familiarity with behavioural verification, system validation, and migration assurance practices.

Experience supporting government, healthcare, financial services, transportation, or other large-scale enterprise environments.

Preferred Certifications

AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty

IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE)

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)

TOGAF, CBAP, or equivalent architecture/business analysis certifications (preferred)

Company Overview – CMC APAC

CMC APAC Pte. Ltd.

, a member of

CMC Global

under

CMC Corporation,

is a Singapore-based regional hub delivering ICT and digital transformation solutions across the Asia-Pacific region.

As the Asia-Pacific arm of CMC Global, CMC APAC extends the Group’s technological expertise into one of the world’s most dynamic digital markets. Building on a strong foundation as a leading digital transformation (DX) provider in Vietnam, we serve as a strategic hub for delivering AI, Data, Cloud, and next-generation technology solutions across the region.

About CMC Global

CMC Global is a leading technology and AI transformation services provider, serving over 300 global clients across industries such as:

Banking & Financial Services

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Automotive

The company delivers end-to-end solutions in AI, Data, Cloud, and Digital Transformation, supporting enterprises in solving complex business challenges at scale.

Founded in 2017, CMC Global builds upon the long-standing legacy of CMC Corporation (established in 1993), one of Vietnam’s leading technology groups, with a vision to bring Vietnamese ICT solutions to the global market.

Global Presence & Capabilities

With an international network spanning Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America, CMC Global provides:

24/7 global delivery capability

Strong engineering talent pool

Scalable and cost-effective delivery models

At CMC APAC, we combine global delivery excellence with local market expertise to support enterprises in achieving:

Operational efficiency

Business growth

Sustainable, long-term value

Learn More

CMC APAC: https://cmc-apac.sg/

CMC Global: https://cmcglobal.com.vn/