Senior Business Analyst

Job Description

The Senior Business Analyst (Technical Focus) will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business requirements and technical solutions, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of systems that enhance operational efficiency. This mid-career position requires a strategic thinker with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience who can effectively lead the analysis and translation of complex business needs into structured technical solutions. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with stakeholders, operational owners, and technical teams to facilitate effective system design, robust integration strategies, and successful project delivery. A strong emphasis on analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and exceptional communication abilities is essential for this role, as is a thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle and system architecture.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in business analysis with a technical focus.
• Proven experience in translating business requirements into technical specifications and solution designs.
• Demonstrated expertise in performing gap analysis and defining data flows and APIs.
• Strong background in technical documentation, including user stories, use cases, and data models.
• Experience managing project requirements throughout the software development lifecycle using Agile or hybrid methodologies.
• Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders for clear communication and collaboration.
• Proven track record of supporting project delivery through user acceptance testing and production validation.
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is preferred.
• Exposure to data analytics or business intelligence tools is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or Agile BA are preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document comprehensive business requirements and system specifications to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Convert complex business problems into clearly articulated technical requirements and cohesive solution designs.
• Conduct thorough gap analysis between current systems and desired future functionality to inform development efforts.
• Define and document data flows, APIs, and integration logic, ensuring harmonization between disparate systems.
• Collaborate with development teams to validate the technical feasibility of business requirements and refine proposed solutions.
• Assist developers, architects, and data engineers in ensuring robust database designs and maintaining high levels of data quality.
• Write and review critical technical documentation including user stories, use cases, sequence diagrams, and entity-relationship diagrams (ERDs).
• Oversee the solution delivery lifecycle, managing requirements from inception through Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
• Facilitate sprint planning sessions, backlog refinement, and change management processes to drive project timelines.
• Coordinate with quality assurance teams to establish clear acceptance criteria and create comprehensive testing scenarios.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and validate solutions in the production environment to ensure business needs are met.
• Communicate with technical and non-technical audiences to share insights and facilitate understanding of complex topics.
• Conduct workshops, product demos, and technical walkthroughs to engage and educate stakeholders on system capabilities.
• Assist product managers in defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and constructing technical roadmaps for future development.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and its implications on project delivery.
• Experience in API integration, data modeling, and system architecture principles.
• Proficient in SQL with the capability to interpret and analyze datasets effectively.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and data interchange formats such as JSON and XML.
• Competency in using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Postman, and Visio for project documentation and management.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to address complex business challenges.
• Ability to translate vague and ambiguous requirements into precise and actionable technical deliverables.
• Strong skills in documentation, process mapping, and system analysis.
• Exceptional communication skills for effective stakeholder management and technical discussions.
• Proven leadership abilities in driving technical discussions and shaping project direction.
• Ability to prioritize projects effectively and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.