Senior Business Analyst

EPAM Systems; Mexico; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a qualified business analyst/QA professional to align with the project’s software development lifecycle. You will analyze use cases and functional specs, identify gaps, and develop a test matrix linking requirements to tests.

You will also design and execute test cases, report defects, and drive improvements in testing processes. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience, strong Jira skills, and fluent English (B2+).

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in business analysis or similar
• Ability to understand and adapt to the software development lifecycle in use
• Experience analyzing input documents such as use cases and functional specifications
• Experience identifying and documenting functional gaps in input documentation
• Capability to build a test matrix to ensure traceability between requirements and testing activities
• Ability to identify test scenarios and design test cases for specific functionalities
• Experience executing test cases within project-defined cycles
• Skill in reporting defects and following through until resolution
• Ability to propose improvements to functional testing processes to enhance quality
• Experience reporting test metrics to communicate project quality and status
• Hands-on experience with Jira for task tracking, backlog management, and defect reporting
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, at a B2+ level or higher
• Nice to have Familiarity with Agile methodologies and IBM RUP for structured development
• Knowledge of Waterfall methodology for sequential execution

Responsibilities

• Understand and adapt to the project’s software development lifecycle (Waterfall, Agile, or RUP)
• Analyze and interpret input documents like use cases and functional specs
• Identify and document functional gaps in requirements and specifications
• Build a test matrix to ensure traceability between requirements and tests
• Identify test scenarios and design corresponding test cases
• Execute test cases within project-defined timelines
• Report defects promptly and follow up until resolution
• Suggest improvements to functional testing processes based on observations
• Report test metrics to communicate project quality and status

Skills

Business Analysis

Test Design

Test Execution

Quality Assurance

Communication

Tools

Jira

Job description

Responsibilities

• Understand and adapt to the work process according to the software development lifecycle used in the project, whether Waterfall, Agile, or RUP


• Analyze and interpret input documents such as use cases and functional specifications aligned with the chosen software development lifecycle


• Identify and document functional gaps within input documentation, including use cases, requirements, and functional specifications


• Build a test matrix to ensure full traceability between requirements and test coverage


• Identify relevant test scenarios based on the project's functional scope


• Develop test cases for specific functionalities and project deliverables


• Execute test cases within the timelines and cycles defined by the project


• Report defects promptly, document them according to project standards, and follow up until resolution


• Suggest improvements to functional testing processes based on observations and analysis


• Report test metrics to provide visibility into quality and project progress

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in business analysis or a similar area


• Ability to understand and adapt to the work process according to the software development lifecycle in use


• Skill in analyzing and interpreting input documents such as use cases and functional specifications


• Experience identifying and documenting functional gaps in input documentation, including use cases, requirements, and functional specifications


• Capability to build a test matrix to ensure traceability between requirements and testing activities


• Ability to identify test scenarios and design corresponding test cases for specific functionalities


• Experience executing test cases within project-defined cycles


• Skill in reporting defects, documenting them in detail, and following through until resolution


• Ability to suggest improvements to functional testing processes to enhance quality and efficiency


• Experience reporting test metrics to communicate project quality and status


• Hands-on experience with Jira for task tracking, backlog management, and defect reporting


• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, at a B2+ level or higher


• Nice to have Familiarity with Agile methodologies for iterative and collaborative software delivery


• Experience with the IBM Rational Unified Process (RUP) for structured and phased development


• Knowledge of the Waterfall methodology for sequential and plan-driven project execution