Lead Business Analyst – API with SQL

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking a Lead Business Analyst – API with SQL to drive business analysis, requirement gathering, and API integration initiatives. This role requires strong expertise in business analysis, stakeholder management, and technical communication, with a focus on API and SQL-driven projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis efforts and requirement gathering for API and SQL projects
• Manage stakeholder communications and align business needs with technical solutions
• Document requirements, system guides, and user guides with proven accuracy
• Evaluate technical feasibility, integration points, and system dependencies
• Analyze existing systems and applications to understand business logic and workflows
• Identify functional and non-functional requirements by observing system behavior and outputs
• Collaborate with off-shore teams to manage deliverables and technical communications
• Utilize diagramming skills to visualize workflows and system architecture
• Apply Agile methodologies, especially Scrum, to project execution
• Use JIRA and WIKI software for project tracking and documentation
• Ensure flexibility in schedule to accommodate outsourced environments and time differences

Requirements

• 10-14 years of working experience in business analysis, requirement gathering, and stakeholder management
• Knowledge of API integrations, SQL queries, and relational database concepts
• Background in Agile development processes, SDLC, and Scrum framework
• Skills in requirements documentation, system/user guides, and technical communication
• Expertise in analyzing legacy systems with limited documentation
• Proficiency in diagramming and workflow visualization
• Competency in using tools like Postman to test and validate APIs
• Qualifications in managing off-shore teams and outsourced environments
• Showcase of strong spoken and written English skills
• Familiarity with JIRA and WIKI software

We offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)