Mainframe Technical Business Analyst (COBOL & Payment Systems)

Pacer Group; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Pacer Group is seeking a Mainframe Technical Business Analyst (COBOL & Payment Systems) in Columbus, GA. This onsite contract role focuses on bridging legacy COBOL/JCL mainframe operations with modern business workflows, delivering precise technical specs and ensuring SDLC compliance.

You will translate complex business needs into requirements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support UAT, defect resolution, and continuous process improvement within the Core Systems Modernization

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of Business Analysis experience in mainframe environments.
• Core Mainframe tech: COBOL, JCL, mainframe utilities.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, requirements elicitation, and process modeling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current mainframe processes to identify gaps and modernization opportunities.
• Translate business needs into detailed requirements, user stories, and use cases.
• Coordinate with business, operations, development, and QA to validate solutions and ensure alignment with requirements.
• Support backlog refinement, sprint planning, and SDLC documentation.
• Lead knowledge transfer and drive continuous process improvement while ensuring data protection.

Skills

BA Experience 7-10y

COBOL

JCL

Mainframe Utilities

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title: Mainframe Technical Business Analyst (COBOL & Payment Systems)

Location: Columbus, GA

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: Contract

Pay Rate: $40.00/hr W2 | $48.00/hr C2C

Application Deadline: September 20, 2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have):

• 7–10 years of Business Analysis experience within mainframe-based environments
• Core Mainframe technology expertise: COBOL, JCL, and Mainframe utilities
• Comprehensive understanding of SDLC concepts, requirement elicitation, and process modeling

Secondary (Good to Have):

• Experience with payment processing, card services, or fintech operations
• Familiarity with backlog refinement tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps) and Agile/Waterfall hybrid methodologies
• Knowledge of root cause analysis frameworks, UAT coordination, and data compliance standards

POSITION OVERVIEW

Operating within the Core Systems Modernization team at the Riverfront Campus, this role supports mainframe-based business operations, process optimization, and functional requirement delivery. Reporting to the Lead Business Analyst / Delivery Manager, the Technical Business Analyst will translate complex business needs into precise technical specifications, bridging the gap between legacy Mainframe systems (COBOL/JCL) and modern business workflows.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze current mainframe business processes, identify operational gaps and modernization opportunities, and translate business needs into detailed requirements, user stories, process flows, and use cases.
• Collaborate daily with business, operations, development, and QA teams to validate technical solutions, perform impact analyses, and ensure alignment with business and non-functional requirements.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT), coordinate defect resolution, and perform root cause analysis for operational and system processing anomalies.
• Support backlog refinement, sprint prioritization, reporting, and comprehensive documentation to ensure seamless execution across the SDLC.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and champion continuous process improvement while ensuring full compliance with internal controls and data protection standards.

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.