Solution Analyst
Coface · Information Technology
Company Description
At Coface, we make trade happen everyday.
Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.
With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, SingleRisk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.
Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.
Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners!
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Solution Analyst with 7 to 12 years of experience, ideally with a strong Java background and exposure to international projects.
The candidate will join the Business Technology (BT) division within the Risk & Information domain, working on EASY, Coface's global corporate reference database containing over 245 million companies worldwide. The ecosystem also includes a bulk company loading platform and a matching solution powered by Elasticsearch.
A major focus of the role will be to support the ongoing modernization of the EASY application landscape, contributing to the evolution of existing systems towards a more scalable, maintainable, and service-oriented architecture.
The candidate will work in an Agile environment with:
- Business and Solution Analysts based in France;
- Development teams located in Bucharest;
- Business stakeholders and external partners worldwide.
The role requires close collaboration with Enterprise Architects to ensure that proposed solutions align with architectural standards, integration requirements, and long-term business objectives.
Qualifications
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional and technical solutions.
- Produce technical/solution specifications and support development teams throughout Agile delivery cycles.
- Perform impact assessments and contribute to solution design decisions.
- Ensure compliance with architecture, security, quality, performance, and business standards.
- Contribute actively to the continuous improvement and modernization of the EASY platform.
- Support incident analysis and resolution when required.
- Deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timelines and standards.
The assignment requires strong autonomy, rigor, and the ability to quickly understand complex business and technical environments.
Required Professional Skills
- 7 to 12 years of experience in software development and/or solution analysis.
- Experience in insurance, business information, financial services, or data-intensive environments is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
- Autonomous, organized, and results-oriented.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
Required Technical Skills
Solution Design & Architecture
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile methodologies.
- Good understanding of enterprise architecture and system integration principles.
- Experience in functional analysis, solution design, and technical specifications.
- Experience with API-based architectures and microservices.
- Experience in application modernization programs.
- Experience with large-scale data platforms and search technologies.
Additional Information
Technologies
- Java
- XML / XSLT
- JSON
- SQL
- Oracle
- MongoDB
- Elasticsearch (preferred)
Tools
- SQL Developer
- Jenkins
- GitHub
- Jira
- Confluence
- MongoDB
- Ardoq
We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Solution Analyst who can bridge business and technology teams while playing a key role in the modernization of Coface's strategic EASY platform.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities, technical expertise, and the ability to operate effectively in an international environment.