Business Analyst

Persistent Systems Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Long Service awards

Group term life insurance

Mediclaim hospitalization

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Persistent is an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner. Pune, Maharashtra, India-based position for a Business Analyst / Product Owner with 8–12 years of experience and Denodo expertise.

You will define requirements, create BRDs/FRDs, manage backlogs, and drive delivery of enterprise data integration initiatives. You will work with business stakeholders, architects, data engineers, and development teams to translate needs into functional specs, validate

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Analysis, Data Analysis, or Analytics-related roles.
• Hands-on with Denodo-based data virtualization projects.
• Proficient in SQL and relational databases.
• Experience creating BRDs, FRDs, user stories, workflows, use cases, and process documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand objectives, reporting needs, and data requirements.
• Conduct workshops, discovery sessions, and interviews with stakeholders.
• Prepare BRDs/FRDs, user stories, use cases, and process flows.
• Translate requirements into functional specs for Denodo and data teams.
• Manage requirement traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze business processes and identify optimization opportunities.
• Define logical data models and virtualized data services with architects.
• Support design and implementation of Denodo-based data solutions.
• Validate rules, transformations, and data mappings across sources.
• Coordinate with data engineering, analytics, and reporting teams.
• Facilitate discussions to resolve gaps and dependencies.
• Define KPIs and reporting requirements; support UAT planning.
• Create test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and validation plans.
• Coordinate defect management and issue resolution processes.
• Ensure solutions meet data quality and business requirements.
• Assist with dashboards, reporting, and BI initiatives.
• Support data governance and data quality programs.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

BRD/FRD creation

UAT planning

Agile/Scrum

Data analysis

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering, MBA, Data Analytics or related

Tools

Denodo

SQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle

SQL Server

MySQL

Power BI

Tableau

Salesforce CRM Analytics

Microsoft Reporting Services

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst / Product Owner with strong technical expertise in Denodo Data Virtualization Platform. The candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, architects, data engineers, and development teams to define requirements, design virtualized data solutions, manage product backlog, and drive successful delivery of enterprise data integration and analytics initiatives.

• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand business objectives, reporting needs, and data requirements.
• Conduct requirement gathering workshops, discovery sessions, interviews, and stakeholder meetings.
• Prepare and maintain Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Requirement Documents (FRD), user stories, use cases, and process flows.
• Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications for Denodo developers and data engineering teams.
• Manage requirement traceability and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform business process analysis and identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
• Analyze source systems, business rules, data relationships, and reporting requirements.
• Work with architects and technical teams to define logical data models and virtualized data services.
• Support the design and implementation of Denodo-based data virtualization solutions.
• Validate business rules, transformation logic, and data mappings across multiple data sources.
• Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and reporting teams to support enterprise data initiatives.
• Facilitate discussions between business users and technical teams to resolve requirement gaps and dependencies.
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, project teams, and delivery teams.
• Define reporting requirements, KPIs, business metrics, and analytical measures.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning, execution, and validation activities.
• Develop test scenarios, test cases, acceptance criteria, and validation plans.
• Coordinate defect management activities and support issue resolution processes.
• Ensure delivered solutions meet business requirements, data quality standards, and expected outcomes.
• Assist with dashboard, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives.
• Support data governance, data quality, and compliance programs.
• Create training materials, knowledge documents, and user support documentation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support continuous improvement and enterprise data modernization initiatives.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
• 8-12 years of experience in Business Analysis, Data Analysis, or Analytics-related roles.
• Strong expertise in requirement gathering, business process analysis, and stakeholder management.
• Experience creating BRDs, FRDs, user stories, workflows, use cases, and process documentation.
• Hands-on experience working with Denodo-based Data Virtualization projects.
• Strong understanding of data integration, data virtualization, and enterprise data architectures.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting business measures, KPIs, metrics, and enterprise data.
• Expertise in gap analysis, business process mapping, and solution validation.
• Strong knowledge of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning, coordination, and execution.
• Good understanding of non-functional requirements including performance, scalability, security, and availability.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.
• Experience working with RDBMS platforms such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and reporting systems.
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT processes and data integration frameworks.
• Experience supporting data governance and data quality initiatives.
• Knowledge of reporting and analytics solutions including Power BI, Tableau, Salesforce CRM Analytics, and Microsoft Reporting Services.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business reporting techniques.
• Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, and Agile project management tools.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and iterative delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to engage with business executives, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience supporting enterprise data transformation and analytics initiatives is highly desirable.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."

Pune, Maharashtra, India