Senior Business Analyst

JobItUs; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to manage product backlogs and ensure the delivery of impactful product features. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Agile project management and logistics. The role involves close collaboration with stakeholders and thorough system analysis, alongside creating critical project documentation.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of relevant experience with 3 years in Agile product backlog management.
• 1 year in software development or quality assurance.
• Ability to interpret developer code.

Responsibilities

• Manage product backlogs for Agile projects.
• Gather and analyze business requirements.
• Write and execute complex database queries.
• Create project documentation including PID and SRS.

Skills

Logistics domain expertise

Analytical capabilities

Critical thinking

SQL proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Requirement management tools

UI prototyping tools

Business process modeling tools

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst with a strong background in Agile software development, product backlog management, and a proven track record in the logistics domain. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving business requirements, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of high-impact product features with precision and clarity.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage product backlogs for Agile software projects, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate closely with Client Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather, analyze, and validate business requirements.
• Conduct thorough system analysis and interpret features directly from development code where needed.
• Write and execute complex database queries for system validation and troubleshooting.
• Translate business needs into detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and other Agile artefacts for the development team.
• Create and maintain critical project documentation including:
  • Project Initiation Document (PID)
  • System Requirements Specification (SRS)
  • User Interface Prototypes
  • Process Maps and Business Models
• Model and reengineer business processes for increased operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the quality assurance process by validating features against requirements.
• Propose innovative solutions and continuous improvements to existing processes and workflows.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Minimum 5–6 years of relevant experience with at least:
  • 3 years in Agile product backlog and requirement management
  • 1 year in software development or quality assurance
• Strong domain expertise in logistics and supply chain operations
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• Proficiency in modern requirement management tools and documentation systems
• Familiarity with UI prototyping tools and business process modeling tools
• Ability to interpret developer code to extract business logic and assess feature impact
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and hands‑on experience writing and executing database queries
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• High degree of work commitment, attention to detail, and problem‑solving acumen

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
• Certification in Agile Business Analysis, Scrum, or equivalent would be an added advantage