Business Analyst

MGIS; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company located in Ottawa is looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in commerce-related projects, proficiency in Agile methodologies, and be adept at using JIRA. You will be responsible for gathering requirements, creating documentation, and ensuring successful project outcomes. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting commerce-focused initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Analyst with a proven track record of requirements gathering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in commerce-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including user stories and process workflows.
• Utilize JIRA for project tracking and management.

Skills

Commerce Experience

Agile Delivery Methodology

JIRA

Documentation Skills

Education

Postsecondary degree in a related field

Tools

JIRA

Shopify+

VTEX

SAP Commerce

Spryker

Job description

Job Description
We are seeking a talented and experienced Business Analyst for an exciting contract opportunity! The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements, with a focus on commerce-related projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commerce, proficiency in Agile delivery methodologies, and be well-versed in JIRA. Additionally, experience with specific commerce platforms such as Shopify+, VTEX, SAP Commerce, or Spryker would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities:

• Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of project objectives and goals.
• Documentation: Create, deliver, and maintain a variety of documentation, including but not limited to use cases, user stories, process workflows, screen and interface designs, mockups, functional/business requirements documentation, and project plans.
• Agile Methodology: Apply Agile delivery methodologies to facilitate the iterative development process. Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into actionable user stories and tasks.
• JIRA: Utilize JIRA for efficient issue tracking, task management, and project documentation. Maintain JIRA boards and ensure accurate representation of project progress.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with QA teams to define test cases based on documented requirements. Participate in quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards.

Requirements

Required Skills:

• Commerce Experience: Demonstrated experience in commerce-related projects is essential. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of e-commerce concepts and workflows.
• Agile Delivery Methodology: Proficiency in Agile methodologies, with a proven track record of successfully applying Agile principles to drive project success.
• JIRA: Strong knowledge and experience using JIRA for issue tracking, task management, and project documentation.
• Documentation Skills: Ability to create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including use cases, user stories, process workflows, screen/interface designs, mockups, functional/business requirements documentation, and project plans.
• Delivery Experience with Commerce Platforms: Experience working with one or more of the following commerce platforms is a plus:

• Shopify+
• VTEX
• SAP Commerce
• Spryker

Qualifications:

• Postsecondary degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, with a successful track record of gathering and documenting requirements for complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.

Requirements:

• Commerce Experience
• Agile Delivery Methodology
• JIRA
• Delivery Experience with Commerce Platforms: Experience working with one or more of the following commerce platforms is a plus:

• Shopify+
• VTEX
• SAP Commerce
• Spryker

Required Skills/Experience:

• Commerce Experience
• Agile Delivery Methodology
• JIRA
• Delivery Experience with Commerce Platforms: Experience working with one or more of the following commerce platforms is a plus:

• Shopify+
• VTEX
• SAP Commerce
• Spryker