Technical Business Analyst – Cobol, DB2

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Evaluate business processes and their associated requirements

• Assist in the implementation of applications and provide training

• Coordinate and/or oversee projects

• Utilize Agile development methodologies, including continuous integration/continuous delivery, backlog refinement, and retrospectives

• Lead working meetings and gather information from stakeholders

• Promote a shared understanding of issues, potential solutions, and the scope of projects

• Resolve technical challenges in collaboration with both business and technical teams

• Review and clarify business procedures, making necessary adjustments to processes

• Leverage operational expertise to document business processes and procedures

• Conduct testing of business functions within computer systems

• Communicate technical and non-technical information effectively to stakeholder groups

• Manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment while serving clients

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in business process analysis, application implementation and training, project coordination/management, and related business experience

• Familiarity with Agile development practices, including continuous integration/continuous delivery, backlog refinement, and retrospectives

• Understanding of business analyst processes as outlined in the International Institute of Business Analysis BABOK guide

• Knowledge of project coordination/management methodologies, standards, and best practices

• Understanding of procedures and methods for testing business functions within computer systems

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle and development concepts

• Basic knowledge of the COBOL programming language and/or AI tools in the IBM i server environment

• Experience with SQL Server and/or DB2 databases

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Ability to lead working meetings, gather and solicit information, and assimilate communicated information

• Competence in fostering a shared understanding of issues, solutions, and project scope

• Skill in facilitating solutions to technical challenges among various teams and stakeholders

• Critical thinking abilities to evaluate requests and review business procedures

• Capability to document business processes and procedures effectively

• Ability to prioritize various tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in presenting both technical and non-technical information to all stakeholder groups

• Capability to multitask while maintaining a focus on client service

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the option to work remotely

• All personal information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines