Senior AS400 Technical Analyst

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provides technical support in full implementation of Digital channel products (Internet & Mobile Banking) to the given standards, with focus on the backend legacy systems (core payment systems, cards etc.)
• Offers support in analyzing the current capabilities of legacy systems during migration / roll-out of new assets by direct research of the existing functional features and technology stack, constructing workflow charts and diagrams, studying system capabilities, user data models & schemas and writing technical (functional and non-functional) specifications with special focus on various system integration and end to end data flows
• Delivers elements of systems design, including data migration rules, implementation of business rules, or other detailed deliverables
• Improves systems by studying current performance and proposing optimization measures
• Actively facilitates the negotiation of requirements amongst multiple stakeholders
• Works closely with other systems to have the complete overview of the solution and provides support for the other systems
• Providing support and training for other teams (QA, DEV) and clients and shares own expertise with others
• Provides qualified technical assistance (on demand) to factory management for specific topics via technical reports by collecting, analyzing, monitoring and summarizing legacy information
• Acts as single entry / exit point for the development team for all topics related to supported back-ends
• Provides references for users by writing and maintaining user documentation, providing specific support and training for end users
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices and participating in professional societies with the purpose of employing the industry best practices for optimal solutions design
• Works both on evolution and maintenance environments

Requirements

Mandatory:

• Degree in technical studies (computers, banking, finances, economics etc.)
• At least 3 years of experience in Technical Analysis / Solution Design area
• At least 7 years of overall experience in Software Development field
• Strong knowledge of business process modelling, visual representations for end to end data flows and system integration
• Proficient experience in RPG/400, RPGIV, RPGLE, CL, CLLE, integration platforms such as MQ / i-Series
• In-depth work experience on DB2/400, SQL, data extraction & migration tools
• Experienced in working with abroad customers
• Team player attitude, innovative approach and excellent networking skills
• Good command of English both spoken and written, excellent presentation skills
• Ability to travel to Hungary & Czech Republic for short periods (up to 4 weeks) for knowledge ramp-up / training; occasionally, between Iasi and Bucharest for short periods (up to 2 weeks) for operational needs
• Ability to switch between projects (several projects can be assigned to the same TA) and multitask

• Experience in both Waterfall & Agile projects
• Knowledge of banking business with focus on Digital Channels (Internet & Mobile Banking) domain
• Sound experience in scope framing, technical specification, and solution design for projects related to large corporations intranet / public websites is an important plus