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Mainframe Systems Analyst

PhotonDallas, TX🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

Leverage your mainframe expertise to drive critical data transition initiatives at Photon, a highly reputable technology company, where you'll bridge legacy systems with modern platforms and gain exposure to cutting-edge data modeling. This hybrid role offers significant opportunities for skill development and career growth as you collaborate with cross-functional teams on impactful projects. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical abilities and a passion for dissecting complex business logic to shape the future of reporting.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeHybrid

LocationDallas, TX, United States

AWSAgileData Analysis

Job description

Job Title: Mainframe Systems Analyst

Location: Dallas, TX

About Us:

For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. Our current focus and innovation in Digital Hyper expansion TM offers nearly limitless opportunities for career growth.

Job Description:

Experience: 10+ Years

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Systems Analyst with a strong mainframe background to lead critical data transition initiatives. In this role, you will analyze existing mainframe batch reporting flows, evaluate data sources, and dissect underlying business logic to support reporting availability in WealthScape. You will act as a key bridge between legacy systems and modern reporting platforms, performing end-to-end data analysis and collaborating directly with data modelers to define off-mainframe operational database table structures and schemas.

Key Responsibilities

Mainframe & Batch Analysis: Analyze existing mainframe batch reporting flows, trace data sources, and evaluate complex business logic used to generate reports.
Off-Mainframe Data Enablement: Define and drive data requirements needed off the mainframe into our operational database to support WealthScape reporting capabilities.
Data Modeling Support: Conduct deep-dive data analysis and partner closely with data modelers to establish optimal table structures, data mappings, and schema designs.
System Integration & Feasibility: Conduct gap analysis, systems feasibility, and impact analysis across complex multi-application and multi-pattern environments.
Agile Execution: Develop user stories, story maps, use cases, and flowcharts while actively participating in Agile ceremonies and cross-functional planning.
Collaboration & Quality: Partner with technical groups, COEs, and business stakeholders across a matrixed environment while supporting UAT and test automation practices.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

5+ years of Systems Analysis experience within IT, financial services, or a related environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Preferred Background: Strong background as a Mainframe Developer or hands-on experience working directly with mainframe legacy architectures, batch flows, and data structures.
Data Analysis & Mapping: Proven experience in data analysis, data mapping, systems feasibility, gap analysis, use case development, and user acceptance testing.
Technical Breadth: Knowledge of API Development, Cloud platforms (AWS), Data Design, Batch Processing, Event Processing, and Workflow/Process Automation is strongly preferred.
Financial Domain Knowledge: Exposure to financial services or wealth management platforms (such as WealthScape) is highly desirable.
Agile & Execution: Strong proficiency in Agile methodologies and demonstrated success working across multi-functional, matrixed teams and technical COEs.
Soft Skills: Outstanding analytical, facilitation, communication, negotiation, and technical problem-solving capabilities