It Senior Analyst - Development

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IT Senior Analyst - Development

Purpose of the Position To ensure the

stability, continuity and controlled evolution of core business systems

within a

global corporate and investment banking environment , operating at the intersection of

mission-critical legacy platforms (Mainframe / COBOL)

and ongoing modernization initiatives.

The role exists to

sustain daily banking operations

by taking full ownership of application support beyond incident resolution, developing a deep understanding of core business processes, and acting as a

bridge between technology teams, business users, infrastructure, vendors and leadership .

In a

highly regulated, high-availability financial environment , this position ensures that systems remain

reliable, compliant and resilient , while progressively enabling modernization initiatives

without compromising operational stability or risk posture .

Concretely, the role will: Ensure Operational Stability of Core Banking Systems

– Safeguard the stability, availability and reliability of mission-critical banking applications by strengthening support capabilities, reducing operational risk and enabling fast, effective response to high-severity incidents. Sustain Legacy Platforms While Enabling Modernization

– Operate in a hybrid environment, sustaining

Mainframe / COBOL platforms

while supporting controlled modernization initiatives using

C#, .NET, SQL and related technologies , ensuring evolution without disrupting business continuity. Strengthen Incident Resolution and Technical Ownership

– Move the organization beyond reactive support by establishing strong technical ownership, structured root-cause analysis and long-term solutions, reducing recurring incidents and increasing operational maturity. Improve Business, User and Vendor Interaction

– Act as a technical bridge between business areas, infrastructure teams and third-party vendors, translating requirements into technical actions and ensuring effective vendor governance.

The Candidate Main Challenges and Assignments Navigate a

hybrid legacy and modernization environment , supporting

Mainframe / COBOL systems

while contributing to modernization initiatives using

.NET, C#, SQL and related technologies . Operate in an

incident-driven environment , requiring fast triage, structured root-cause investigation and effective prioritization under constant demand. Develop a

deep understanding of critical business processes , spanning multiple core systems and vendor-based packaged solutions. Balance

operational continuity with improvement initiatives , identifying optimization opportunities and supporting modernization despite workload pressure. Manage constant interaction with

business users, infrastructure teams, N1 support, third-party vendors and cross-functional stakeholders , requiring strong communication and expectation management. Maintain

documentation discipline

in a low-structured environment, ensuring clarity, traceability and operational transparency. Operate with

high autonomy and ownership , with limited oversight and no micromanagement, requiring self-direction from day one. Navigate a complex support ecosystem where

effective collaboration with internal and external teams

is essential to incident resolution and operational continuity.

Experience and Professional Qualifications Strong hands-on experience in

systems development and troubleshooting

within

Mainframe / COBOL environments . Solid background in

application support, incident analysis and vendor interaction

in complex, regulated environments. Proven ability to

lead technical topics and orchestrate stakeholders , guiding analysts and contractors with focus on operational excellence and technical depth rather than people management. Strategic mindset toward

incident prevention and continuous improvement . Advanced English proficiency to interact with

global stakeholders and corporate standards . Bachelor’s degree in

Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related fields . Experience with

system integrations

(REST APIs, Web Services, Message Queues, Kafka, JSON) is a plus. Understanding of

infrastructure fundamentals and modern technologies

such as

.NET, C#, SQL, Oracle, Cloud, Docker, Kafka, RPA, MSMQ, MongoDB or Agile/Scrum

is desirable. Exposure to

banking applications or packaged banking solutions

is a strong differential.

Behavioral Skills Self-Management & Independence

– Operates with high autonomy in a low-micromanagement environment, demonstrating resilience and consistency in high-pressure, incident-driven contexts. Investigative Problem-Solving Mindset

– Approaches incidents with analytical rigor, curiosity and persistence, performing deep root-cause analysis and driving durable, well-founded solutions. Clear & Transparent Communication

– Communicates proactively with leadership and stakeholders, ensuring visibility, trust, timely escalation of risks and alignment across technical and business layers. End-to-End Ownership & Accountability

– Takes full responsibility for issues from identification through resolution, coordinating internal teams and external partners, ensuring documentation, follow-up and closure.