🚀 Analyst-developer MainframeFor a complex and business-critical IT environment, we are looking for a Freelance Analyst-developer Mainframe. This role places a strong emphasis on functional and technical analysis within a mainframe context, with development playing a supporting role.📌 Assignment DetailsFreelance contractLong-term engagementFocus on analysis and in-depth expertiseHybrid working model (to be discussed)Location: LeuvenLanguages: Dutch fluent + good English🔎 Your RoleAs a Freelance Analyst-developer Mainframe, you will:Analyze complex business processes and translate them into clear functional and technical solutionsAct as the key link between business and ITContribute to stable, high-quality, and maintainable applications⚙️ ResponsibilitiesPerform in-depth functional and technical analysesTranslate business requirements into:Functional specificationsTechnical designsConduct impact and risk analyses on existing mainframe applicationsAnalyze incidents and contribute to structural (root cause) solutionsDevelop and adapt applications based on your analysesCollaborate with business stakeholders and technical teamsDocument analyses, decisions, and solutionsProactively suggest simplifications and optimizations💻 Technical EnvironmentMainframe / z-OSCOBOLDB2JCLCICS (strong plus)Batch & online processing👤 ProfileProven experience as an analyst-developer in a mainframe environmentStrong analytical and conceptual thinking skillsSolid knowledge of COBOL, DB2, and JCLAbility to structure and document complex topics clearlyDetail-oriented, quality-driven, and autonomousStrong communication skills with both business and IT stakeholdersFluent in DutchExperience in a banking environment is a strong asset