BI Analyst / Technical Business Analyst

Coforge; A distancia; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Technical Business Analyst focused on mainframe modernization and digital transformation. This 100% remote role involves liaising between business stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring technical solutions align with business goals. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a strong background in COBOL, Java, and relational databases. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for success in facilitating project objectives and documentation.

Formación

• Minimum 5+ years of experience with COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2 for z/OS.
• Hands-on experience with Java/J2EE, Spring Core, Spring Boot, and API development.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, SQL stored procedures, and DB2/VSAM file systems.

Responsabilidades

• Gather and analyze user needs, define system scope and technical objectives.
• Assess existing mainframe systems and support design of new application components.
• Facilitate communication between business and IT teams.

Conocimientos

Mainframe modernization

Java

Legacy Systems

microservices architecture

Educación

University degree in technology (Computer Science preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Role

Technical Business Analyst

Location

Spain, Portugal or Poland (Remote)

Role Type

Permanent

Working Model

100% remote from the mentioned locations

Fluent English Speaker

Fluent English Speaker

Skills

• Mainframe modernization
• Java
• Legacy Systems
• microservices architecture

Role Overview

We are seeking a Technical Business Analyst to act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and IT development teams. This role focuses on projects involving mainframe legacy systems and modern applications during a large‑scale digital transformation and system migration effort.

Note

This is not a Functional Business Analyst role. We require a Technical BA with hands‑on technical experience, particularly in mainframe modernization projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Analysis: Gather and analyze user needs, define system scope and technical objectives, and translate them into detailed technical specifications (BRDs, FRDs, user stories).
• System Analysis & Design Support: Assess existing mainframe systems (input / output, data flow, hardware / software requirements) and support design of new or modified application components.
• Collaboration & Communication: Act as a bridge between business and IT teams, facilitating communication between mainframe developers and Java developers to ensure technical solutions align with business goals.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain technical specifications, program documentation, and user guides.
• Testing & Support: Work with QA teams on unit, integration, UAT, and regression testing; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues; provide ongoing maintenance support.
• Modernization Initiatives: Support integration of mainframe systems with cloud‑based solutions, distributed architectures, and microservices using Java APIs and related technologies.

Mandatory Skills

• Mainframe Technologies: Minimum 5+ years of experience with COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2 for z/OS.
• Java Development: Hands‑on experience with Java/J2EE, Spring Core, Spring Boot, and API development.
• Database Expertise: Strong knowledge of relational databases, SQL stored procedures, and DB2/VSAM file systems.
• Integration Technologies: Familiarity with MQ queues, RESTful services, and secure file transfer solutions.
• Methodologies & Tools: Experience with Agile/Scrum, DevOps practices, and testing/debugging tools.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication in English, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, ability to translate complex business concepts into technical solutions.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• AWS cloud knowledge.
• Experience in digital transformation projects and legacy system migration.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in similar roles.
• Education: University degree in technology (Computer Science preferred).

Personal Qualities

Team player, strong stakeholder management, conflict resolution skills, proactive mindset.