Technical Business Analyst

Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Business Analyst to identify business needs and determine solutions to business problems. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of business processes and technology, as well as the ability to bridge the gap between the two.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze business needs and provide technology solutions that meet those needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document business requirements.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Perform data analysis to support business decision-making.
• Implement, configure, and test feasible solutions.
• Work closely with project management and software developers to design and implement solutions.
• Conduct system testing to ensure requirements have been met.
• Provide user training and support.
• Create and present reports to technical and non-technical team members.
• Create detailed and clear user stories with acceptance criteria to ensure development teams understand the requirements.
• Assist the product owner in managing the product backlog, ensuring it aligns with business goals and project timelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine and prioritize user stories based on business value and technical feasibility.
• Utilize Azure DevOps for tracking and managing work items, sprints, and releases.
• Conduct backlog grooming sessions to keep the backlog up-to-date and ensure the highest priority items are ready for development.
• Facilitate sprint planning meetings to ensure the development team understands the scope and objectives of each sprint.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in technical business analysis in a related industry.
• Advanced knowledge of programming languages like SQL and system integration solutions.
• Ability to analyze and visualize data.
• Ability to facilitate internal end-user proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of data security and encryption.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban

Technical Skills:

• Data Analysis and Visualization: Proficiency in tools like Excel, SQL, and Power BI.
• Database Management: Understanding of database concepts and experience with database management systems like SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL.
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Familiarity with SDLC methodologies like Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
• Business Intelligence (BI): Experience with BI tools and techniques.
• Process Modeling and Workflow Analysis: Skills in creating process models and analyzing workflows to improve business processes.
• Requirements Gathering and Documentation: Ability to gather, document, and manage technical requirements for projects.
• Software Testing: Knowledge of software testing principles and techniques, including test case development and user acceptance testing.
• Programming Skills: Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, or Java. (nice to have)