Lead Business Analyst - Data

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning

Tech Talks & Hackathons

Paid time off

Health benefits

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. in Chennai is seeking a seasoned Lead Business Analyst - Data to bridge business stakeholders and engineering teams.

You will analyze legacy processes, map data rules, and drive modernization projects across geographies to deliver scalable cloud solutions. The role requires 10–15 years of experience in business analysis and strong SQL/Python skills, with proven stakeholder management and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of hands-on experience in business analysis or software/data solution delivery.
• Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail when breaking down complex business rules and data flows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine legacy business logic and procedural code, rebuild into scalable modern processes.
• Gather requirements, document data mapping rules, and define acceptance criteria.
• Lead end-to-end migration and modernization projects across geographies and teams.
• Collaborate with business units and engineering teams to ensure governance, testing, and quality.

Skills

Business analysis

Business process management

Stakeholder management

Data governance

SQL

Python

Cloud data platforms

Tools

Oracle PL/SQL

Snowflake

Azure

AWS

Job description

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.We're looking for a seasoned Lead Business Analyst - Data who brings deep domain and process knowledge, with a specialty in converting outdated business logic and procedural databases into streamlined, modern business processes and scalable cloud solutions. The right candidate will serve as a connector between business stakeholders and technical teams, examining current enterprise workflows, capturing business rules, building modern process structures, and leading digital transformation efforts from start to finish.ResponsibilitiesExamine current enterprise business logic, legacy procedural code, and operational workflows, then rebuild them into scalable, maintainable, and efficient modern processesPartner closely with cross-functional business stakeholders to gather, evaluate, and record thorough business requirements, functional specifications, and data mapping rulesLead and take ownership of end-to-end migration and modernization projects, ensuring business objectives align with technical deliveryEstablish acceptance criteria, confirm business logic through unit and user acceptance testing (UAT), and maintain compliance with best practices in data governance, engineering standards, and quality assuranceServe as the main point of contact between business units and technical/engineering teams, converting complex technical ideas into clear business value while managing expectations across project timelinesOperate independently to advocate for modernization projects, spot operational inefficiencies, and suggest process enhancements that optimize data workflows and decision-makingRequirements10-15 years of hands-on experience in business analysis, business process management, or software/data solution deliveryUnderstanding of relational databases, SQL-based procedural code (Oracle PL/SQL), and modern cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Azure, and/or AWS)Exposure to modern programming and automation principles such as Python logic, modular applications, and exception handling to work effectively alongside engineering teamsStrong analytical thinking with careful attention to detail when breaking down complex business rules and data flowsOutstanding verbal and written communication abilities, with a track record in stakeholder management, requirements workshops, and cross-functional leadershipProven capacity to work independently, handle changing priorities, and lead complex transformation projects from initial concept through to successful deliveryWe offerOpportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographiesVast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certificationsOpportunity to share your ideas on international platformsSponsored Tech Talks & HackathonsUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsPossibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projectsFocused individual developmentBenefit package:Health benefitsRetirement benefitsPaid time offFlexible benefitsForums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)