Business Analyst / Functional Analyst

The role focuses on the evolution of a

mission-critical financial messaging platform , based on

event-driven microservices architectures , translating business needs into clear functional and technical solution definitions.

Responsibilities Work closely with

Business, Architecture, Development, QA, DevOps , and other technology teams, acting as the bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams. Gather, analyze, and document

business and functional requirements , ensuring they are clearly translated into actionable solution definitions. Define

functional specifications , solution behavior, business rules, and acceptance criteria. ☕ Collaborate closely with development teams to support the implementation of

backend solutions based on Java and Spring Boot . ️ Contribute to the design of

scalable, reliable, and secure solutions

aligned with Santander CIB's technology standards and strategic objectives. Validate functional designs and coordinate requirements across

business and technical stakeholders . Support and coordinate

testing and acceptance activities , ensuring delivered solutions meet functional, quality, and business expectations. Leverage

Generative AI

to accelerate requirements analysis, transform business needs into technical specifications, improve documentation, support test design, and identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency and solution quality. Promote best practices in requirements management, functional analysis, documentation, and solution delivery.





✅ Mandatory Skills 4+ years of experience

as a

Business Analyst / Functional Analyst

within IT projects. Previous experience in

banking, financial services, or financial systems

is highly preferred. Practical experience with

Generative AI technologies

and their application throughout the software delivery lifecycle. Experience using

AI-powered development assistants, Prompt Engineering techniques, and Large Language Models (LLMs) . ☕ Good understanding of

Java and Spring Boot

environments and backend solution delivery. Experience working with

business and technical stakeholders

in complex technology environments. Advanced English – C1 minimum .

Nice to Have Experience with AI-powered development tools such as

GitHub Copilot, Devin, Cursor , or similar solutions. Experience working on

banking, payments, financial messaging, or capital markets

platforms. ⚡ Familiarity with

event-driven architectures and microservices . Experience defining test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and supporting

UAT / functional testing . Experience working in

Agile/Scrum

environments.

What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who combines

strong functional analysis skills, technical understanding, and a genuine interest in Generative AI . The idóneo candidate will be comfortable operating between business and engineering teams and translating complex business requirements into clear, scalable, and high-quality technology solutions.

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