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 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.