Business Analyst

Persistent Systems; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible work hours

Long Service awards

Group term life insurance

Mediclaim hospitalization

Job summary

Persistent Systems seeks an experienced Business Analyst / Product Owner with strong Denodo Data Virtualization Platform expertise to work with business stakeholders, architects, data engineers, and development teams to define requirements, design virtualized data solutions, and drive delivery of enterprise data initiatives.

You will manage the product backlog, translate requirements into functional specs for Denodo developers, and support UAT planning and validation while contributing to data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Data Analytics or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in business analysis, data analytics, or analytics-related roles.
• Strong requirements gathering, business process analysis, and stakeholder management.
• Hands-on experience with BRDs/FRDs, user stories, workflows, use cases, and process docs.
• Experience on Denodo-based data virtualization projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand objectives, reporting needs, and data requirements.
• Conduct workshops, discovery sessions, interviews, and stakeholder meetings.
• Create BRDs, FRDs, user stories, use cases, and process flows.
• Translate requirements into functional specs for Denodo developers and data teams.
• Manage requirements traceability and ensure lifecycle alignment.
• Perform business process analysis and identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze source systems, data relationships, and reporting needs.
• Define logical data models and virtualized data services with architects.
• Support Denodo-based data virtualization design and implementation.
• Validate rules, transformations, and data mappings across sources.
• Collaborate with analytics and reporting teams on enterprise data initiatives.
• Lead requirement gap discussions and align delivery teams.
• Define KPIs, reporting requirements, and analytical measures.
• Plan and validate UAT, develop test scenarios and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate defect resolution and ensure business requirements are met.
• Contribute to dashboarding, BI initiatives, and data governance programs.
• Create training materials and user support documentation.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Process analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Data Analytics

Tools

Denodo

SQL

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Power BI

Tableau

Salesforce CRM Analytics

Job description

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

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