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.