Business Analyst (Cobol) On-site KWAN Lisbon October 2, 2025 Lisboa

KWAN is a 100% Portuguese company that is part of the Rupeal Group, dedicated to IT Staffing, consulting, and outsourcing. KWAN exists because a developer believed in a different way of recruiting: treating people with the respect they deserve. Our goal is to be your
- to place for career advice and help you reach your dream job.

We are looking for a Business Analyst with experience with Cobol to work in Lisbon who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!

We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by
- house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What is this challenge about

• Perform functional analysis and prepare test notebooks for projects linked to the Credit and Debit Card Management System (SAC in Cobol/CICS), using Agile methodology;
• Identify and select solutions, evaluating and comparing various alternatives;
• Develop and validate functional specifications for software, components, interfaces, and related features, based on existing systems and following standards and principles;
• Define, execute, and monitor functional tests, including support for users involved in software acceptance;
• Assist in diagnosing incidents and making proposals for improvements/corrections;
• Promote communication and networking with all involved in the activities in which they participate, proactively proposing improvements and suggestions that contribute to the success of the activities in which they participate.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience with similar roles;
• Minimum of 5 years of knowledge of Credit and Debit Card Management Systems (preferably SAC);
• Minimum of 5 years of knowledge of the ATM system's SIBS protocol (GRT, H-to-H transactions, ATM clearing);
• Experience with Cobol, CICS, DB2, and Java systems;
• Knowledge of bank accounting from the perspective of the impacts that all card transactions have on accounting;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Critical thinking and analytical skills;
• Higher education in Engineering or related field;
• Knowledge of the methodologies and tools used in Agile;
• Good level of English – minimum B2 (mandatory).

Do you meet most of the position requirements? Then grab this opportunity and apply now!

What We Offer

• A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
• A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
• An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
• A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your
  - to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your
  - life balance at KWAN.
• A relocation package and visa sponsorship for all our international hires.

Some Words From Our Colleagues

“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations. ”