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# Mainframe System Analyst

- **Company:** Synctiv
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Applications Architecture, COBOL (Programming Language), Code Review, IBM DB2, Mainframes, Product Software Implementation Methods, Backend, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.be/jobad/bee9d04abb77e740dc6d84a52a5384f404

## About the Role

Mainframe Expertise: Minimum 5 years of experience working in a Mainframe environment, specifically with IMS, DB2, and COBOL.
Code Review: Proficiency in COBOL is required to review and validate code changes performed by offshore development teams.
Domain Expertise: At least 5 years of experience in P&C Retail Insurance (Property & Casualty). Please note: Experience in Banking or Life Insurance is not applicable for this role.
Architectural Affinity: A strong understanding of application architecture and how disparate components connect to form a cohesive system.
Language & Soft Skills
Bilingual Proficiency: Professional fluency in French (for internal stakeholders and POs) and English (for coordination with offshore providers).
Precision: A structured mindset with a focus on delivering precise, high-quality documentation.
Communication: Ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both business and technical audiences.

## Description

As a Mainframe System Analyst, you will bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution. You will translate requirements from stakeholders into actionable IT specifications, ensure seamless integration across a complex application landscape, and oversee the quality of deliverables within an Agile environment.
Core Responsibilities
Requirements Engineering: Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate small-to-medium business requests into detailed functional and technical requirements for the IT implementation team.
System Mapping: Master the IT application landscape to describe requirements for frontend systems integrating with various backends. A deep understanding of how interconnected components function is vital for accurate analysis.
Quality Assurance: Prepare and execute comprehensive testing activities to validate the team's deliverables and ensure alignment with business goals.
Agile Collaboration: Act as a key communicator within an Agile squad, interacting daily with Product Owners, fellow Analysts, Architects, and Backend Developers.


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