Lead Business Analyst

EPAM Systems Inc; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. seeks an experienced Lead Business Analyst to drive complex, high-impact initiatives. You will translate strategic objectives into actionable requirements while leveraging AI-assisted approaches to elevate BA/PO activities.

You will lead end-to-end requirement gathering, author BRDs/FRDs, manage senior stakeholder relationships, and collaborate with UI/UX designers. You will drive Agile ceremonies across Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, and guide data flows, ETL processes, and API

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in BA/PO roles.
• Experience in BFSI, Healthcare, Insurance, or Life Sciences domains.
• Proficiency in BRD/FRD creation and requirement gathering.
• Strong stakeholder management across all levels of an organization.
• Experience with Agile Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe methodologies.
• Understanding of UI/UX design principles and mockups.
• Proficiency with SQL, APIs, and ETL for data-driven analysis.
• Exposure to AI-assisted BA practices and AI models for productivity.
• English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher.
• Familiarity with CRM and ERP platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end requirement gathering sessions with business and technical stakeholders.
• Author BRDs and FRDs to communicate business needs and functional specs.
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders to align priorities and delivery expectations.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to shape mockups and ensure user-focused solutions.
• Drive Agile ceremonies and backlog management across Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe environments.
• Partner with engineering teams on data flows, ETL processes, and API integrations.
• Apply AI-assisted techniques to accelerate analysis, documentation, and backlog refinement.
• Develop AI agents to automate recurring BA/PO tasks and boost productivity.
• Mentor junior BAs/POs and establish best practices across analytics roles.
• Act as a bridge between business domains and technology teams for successful delivery.

Skills

BA/PO

Stakeholder management

Agile Scrum

SAFe

UI/UX basics

SQL

APIs

ETL processes

AI-assisted BA

AI models

Tools

SQL

APIs

ETL

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Business Analyst to join our team and drive the delivery of complex, high-impact initiatives. In this role, you will partner with stakeholders across business and technology, translating strategic objectives into actionable requirements while leveraging modern AI-assisted approaches to elevate productivity and quality across BA/PO activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end requirement gathering sessions with business and technical stakeholders
• Author comprehensive BRDs and FRDs to communicate business needs and functional specifications
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities, scope, and delivery expectations
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to shape mockups and ensure solutions meet user needs
• Drive Agile ceremonies and backlog management across Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe environments
• Partner with engineering teams on data flows, ETL processes, and API integrations
• Apply AI-assisted techniques to accelerate analysis, documentation, and backlog refinement
• Develop AI agents to automate recurring BA/PO tasks and improve team productivity
• Mentor junior BAs/POs and establish best practices across the analysis function
• Act as a bridge between business domains and technology teams to ensure successful solution delivery

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in BA/PO roles
• Background in BFSI, Healthcare, Insurance, or Life Sciences domains
• Expertise in requirement gathering, BRD, and FRD creation
• Proficiency in stakeholder management across all organizational levels
• Skills in Agile Scrum, Kanban, and preferably SAFe methodologies
• Understanding of UI/UX design principles and mockup creation
• Competency in SQL, APIs, and ETL processes for data-driven analysis
• Exposure to AI-assisted and AI-enabled BA practices, including AI models for BA/PO productivity
• English proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher
• Nice to have Familiarity with market-leading CRM and ERP platforms
• Ability to develop AI agents for day-to-day BA/PO activities
• Showcase of innovative use of AI tools within analysis workflows