UniCredit is seeking a skilled Technical Analyst to join the Daily Banking TA & PMT Team within the Group Technology Office.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining Java and third party products applications to support daily banking operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of UniCredit's daily banking operations.
The candidate should also have experience in modernization initiatives to transition mainframe systems to a more modern technology stack. This involves analysing existing mainframe applications, identifying migration strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for cloud or on-prem technologies.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Lead the analysis and interpretation of business requirements, translating them into robust technical specifications for mainframe systems.
- Drive the development, testing, and deployment of new functionalities and enhancements on existing mainframe platforms.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level analysts, fostering best practices in mainframe development.
- Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of applications.
- Oversee system performance monitoring, proactively identifying and implementing optimizations to improve efficiency and stability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and performance issues in production environments, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Support maintenance activities such as second level support and cartographic update of applications in charge.
- Adhere to UniCredit's policies and procedures, including security guidelines and coding standards, to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Act as Application Expert for core banking applications running on Mainframe systems, ensuring deep technical knowledge of assigned applications.
- Estimate effort for development activities.
- Develop and maintain documentation throughout the entire software life cycle.
- Support modernization efforts if necessary, working closely with cross-functional teams to define and implement migration strategies (e.g. re-engineering, re-platforming, re-hosting).
Requirements:
Mandatory:
- At least 7+ years of experience in IT with a strong focus on mainframe technologies.
- Extensive expertise in COBOL, DB2, JCL, CICS.
- Proven experience in z/OS environments and advanced mainframe debugging and monitoring tools.
- Ability to design, analyze, and optimize complex legacy systems.
- Deep understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall, and application lifecycle management.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work autonomously on complex tasks.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and influence key stakeholders.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Experience with mainframe batch job management using Beta48 / Beta92.
Nice to Have:
- German language knowledge at B2 level or higher.
- Hands-on experience with mainframe automation tools (e.g., REXX, CLIST).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in mainframe environments.
- Knowledge of SOA architectures and API integration strategies on mainframe.
- Experience with versioning and change management tools (e.g., Endevor, Serena).
- Experience with DB2 tuning and optimization.
- Experience with PL/I is considered a plus.
- Experience with open systems, using Java and/or .Net.
What you get in return
- #MakeInnovationHappen: Chance to make an impact in terms of transformation
- #UnlockYourPotential: Join a young and stimulating environment
- #ComeAsYouAre: Working within a global team
- #UnlockYourPotential: Play a role of autonomy with high visibility and exposure
- #BalanceLifeAndCareer: Flexible working hours;
- #BalanceLifeAndCareer: The possibility of working hybrid;
- A professional but still friendly work environment;
- #EnjoyTheBest: Access to our Benefits platform with a dedicated budget that you will be able to use, in order to choose the most suitable benefits for you;
- Healthcare services from one of the agreed providers;
- Holidays accorded based on your working experience (21 up to 25 days);
- Career in a leading international banking group, build on the diversity of its strong local roots;
- Dynamic and multinational environment, full of growing opportunities.
