Leads technical and functional analysis for enterprise Java applications, serving as the connection between business stakeholders and development teams. Gathers and translates requirements into specifications, user stories, workflows, APIs, and data mappings. Supports solution design, Agile ceremonies, QA, UAT, defect resolution, releases, and production validation. Collaborates with architects, developers, product owners, and business teams while maintaining governance documentation and identifying process improvements.
Description and Requirements
Lead Technical Functional Analyst I
Location: Pune
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical Functional Analyst to serve as a critical link between business stakeholders and the Java development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering and analyzing business requirements, translating them into functional and technical specifications, and supporting the delivery of enterprise-grade Java applications.
This role requires a strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Java-based application architecture, APIs, microservices, data integration, and Agile delivery methodologies. The candidate will collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, Developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to ensure successful solution design, development, testing, and deployment.
Key Responsibilities
Business & Functional Analysis
Technical Analysis & Solution Support
Agile Delivery & Project Execution
Documentation & Governance
Candidate Qualifications
Education
Experience
Preferred Certifications
Required Skills & Competencies
Functional Skills
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Technology Stack
Application Development
API & Integration
Database Technologies
Messaging & Event Streaming
Cloud & DevOps
Agile & Collaboration Tools
Monitoring & Logging
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We're looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
#BI-Hybrid
Lead Technical Functional Analyst I
Location: Pune
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical Functional Analyst to serve as a critical link between business stakeholders and the Java development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering and analyzing business requirements, translating them into functional and technical specifications, and supporting the delivery of enterprise-grade Java applications.
This role requires a strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Java-based application architecture, APIs, microservices, data integration, and Agile delivery methodologies. The candidate will collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, Developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to ensure successful solution design, development, testing, and deployment.
Key Responsibilities
Business & Functional Analysis
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand business objectives, operational processes, pain points, and technology requirements.
- Gather, analyze, validate, and prioritize functional and non-functional requirements.
- Conduct requirement workshops, stakeholder interviews, and solution discussions.
- Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications, user stories, use cases, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
- Create and maintain requirements traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
Technical Analysis & Solution Support
- Analyze existing Java applications, system architecture, integrations, APIs, databases, and data flows.
- Collaborate with Solution Architects and Development teams to design scalable and efficient application solutions.
- Work closely with Java developers to ensure accurate implementation of business requirements.
- Perform impact analysis for application enhancements, upgrades, and new feature implementations.
- Create system workflows, UML diagrams, sequence diagrams, and data mapping documents.
- Review technical designs and identify gaps, dependencies, and risks.
Agile Delivery & Project Execution
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint demos, and retrospectives.
- Support development teams by clarifying requirements and resolving functional questions.
- Collaborate with QA teams to define test scenarios and acceptance criteria.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect triage, and issue resolution activities.
- Assist with release planning, production deployments, and post-production validation.
Documentation & Governance
- Maintain accurate business, functional, and technical documentation.
- Develop process maps, workflows, system specifications, API documentation, and integration requirements.
- Ensure compliance with organizational standards and project governance processes.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement.
Candidate Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Master's degree is preferred but not mandatory.
Experience
- 8-12 years of experience as a Technical Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, Systems Analyst, or Technical Functional Analyst.
- Experience working on enterprise Java application development projects.
- Strong exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development lifecycle.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced delivery environment.
- Financial Services, Insurance, Banking, or Enterprise Technology experience is preferred.
Preferred Certifications
- CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA, or equivalent Business Analysis certification.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), CSPO, or SAFe certification.
- Java or Cloud certifications are an added advantage.
- Japanese language N3/N2.
Required Skills & Competencies
Functional Skills
- Requirement gathering and analysis
- User story creation and backlog management
- Business process modeling
- Process improvement and gap analysis
- Stakeholder management
- UAT planning and execution
- Documentation and reporting
Technical Skills
- Java application architecture understanding
- REST API and Microservices analysis
- Database design and data mapping
- Integration analysis
- SQL query writing and troubleshooting
- System flow and process analysis
- Technical documentation and specification development
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Technology Stack
Application Development
- Java 8/11/17
- Spring Boot
- Spring MVC
- Spring Security
- Hibernate/JPA
- Maven/Gradle
API & Integration
- RESTful APIs
- SOAP Web Services
- JSON
- XML
- Swagger/OpenAPI
- Postman
Database Technologies
- Oracle
- SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- SQL
Messaging & Event Streaming
- Kafka
- RabbitMQ
- JMS
Cloud & DevOps
- Microsoft Azure
- AWS (Preferred)
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Jenkins
- CI/CD Pipelines
Agile & Collaboration Tools
- Jira
- Confluence
- Azure DevOps
- Miro
- MS Teams
Monitoring & Logging
- Splunk
- ELK Stack
- Dynatrace
- AppDynamics
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We're looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
#BI-Hybrid
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