Role : Technical Business Analyst
Location : Spain, Portugal or Poland (Remote)
Role Type : Permanent
Skills : Mainframe modernization, Java, Legacy Systems, microservices architecture
Working model : 100% remote from the mentioned locations
Fluent English Speaker
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 knowledgeExperience in digital transformation projects and legacy system migrationQualifications
Experience : 5+ years in similar rolesEducation : University degree in technology (Computer Science preferred)Personal Qualities : Team player, strong stakeholder management, conflict resolution skills, proactive mindset.