Business Analyst / Alm Octane (Hybrid)

iTRTech Group; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 36.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

iTRTech Group seeks a Senior Business Analyst to join an international IT environment supporting Finance and Risk, in a hybrid Lisbon or Porto setup. You will manage the full requirements lifecycle, translate business needs into functional specifications and work with developers in an Agile context.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in IT, strong ALM Octane, Jira and Confluence skills, and fluent English (min B2; expert level stated). Knowledge of data APIs and data virtualization is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• More than 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst in IT.
• Academic background in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or Business Management.
• Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in BPMN, UML or equivalent modelling.
• Advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies, backlog refinement, sprint management and MVP prioritisation.
• Experience in integration testing, UAT, defect management and traceability.
• Understanding of APIs and data virtualization.
• Experience in reference data administration, data management and databases.
• Proficiency in ALM Octane, Jira and Confluence.
• English proficiency: minimum B2, with expert-level English also indicated.

Aufgaben

• Facilitate workshops and interviews to gather, analyse and document business requirements.
• Translate business needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, use cases, business rules and process maps.
• Manage and prioritise the backlog in line with MVP objectives.
• Analyse As-Is processes and design To-Be workflows, identifying gaps and opportunities for automation.
• Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and development teams, aligning scope, priorities and expectations.
• Collaborate with developers to clarify requirements and validate proposed solutions.
• Define test strategies and prepare IST scenarios covering data flows, APIs and interfaces.
• Coordinate functional testing and UAT, and perform regression testing.
• Manage defects and maintain traceability between requirements, test cases and results.
• Investigate data quality issues and root causes of inconsistencies across reference data sources.
• Support end users throughout validation, deployment and adoption.

Kenntnisse

Requirements gathering

Process modelling

Agile methodologies

Backlog management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Testing concepts

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Information Systems/Business Management

Tools

ALM Octane

Jira

Confluence

Jobbeschreibung

BUSINESS ANALYST / ALM OCTANE (HYBRID LISBON OR PORTO)

Portuguese company hires for hybrid position

Location: Lisbon or Porto, Portugal

Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered

Work Model: Hybrid

Language Requirements: English — minimum B2; expert proficiency also stated in the requirements

Seniority: Mid/Senior (3+ years)

Sector: Banking

Rate Between €3200 - 3500 RV / €1900 - 2200 CTI (gross value)

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join an international IT environment supporting Finance and Risk functions.

The project focuses on evolving third‑party data ecosystems through technologies such as APIs and data virtualization, improving data accessibility, quality, consistency and real‑time availability.

You will manage the complete requirements lifecycle, from initial discovery to delivery and end‑user validation. Working closely with business stakeholders and development teams, you will translate business needs into functional specifications and support delivery within an Agile environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops and interviews to gather, analyse and document business requirements.
• Translate business needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, use cases, business rules and process maps.
• Manage and prioritise the backlog in line with Minimum Viable Product (MVP) objectives.
• Analyse As‑Is processes and design To‑Be workflows, identifying gaps and opportunities for automation.
• Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and development teams, aligning scope, priorities and expectations.
• Collaborate with developers to clarify requirements and validate proposed solutions.
• Define test strategies and prepare complex Integration System Testing (IST) scenarios covering data flows, APIs and interfaces.
• Coordinate functional testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and perform regression testing.
• Manage defects and maintain traceability between requirements, test cases and results.
• Investigate data quality issues and root causes of inconsistencies across reference data sources.
• Support end users throughout validation, deployment and adoption.

Required Skills and Experience

• More than 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role within an IT environment.
• Academic background in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or Business Management.
• Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in process modelling using BPMN, UML or equivalent approaches.
• Advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies, backlog refinement, sprint management and MVP prioritisation.
• Strong experience in integration testing, UAT, defect management and requirements‑to‑test traceability.
• Understanding of application architecture, system interfaces, data flows and integration patterns, including APIs and data virtualization.
• Professional experience in reference data administration, data management and databases.
• Proficiency in ALM Octane, Jira and Confluence.
• English proficiency: minimum B2, with expert‑level English also indicated in the role requirements.

Personal Skills

• Clear communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to understand functional requests and support business change.
• Collaborative approach and effective stakeholder management.
• Attention to detail and rigour.
• Creativity and an improvement‑oriented mindset.

Ideal Profile

A Business Analyst who combines requirements management, data analysis and testing expertise. The ideal candidate can investigate complex data flows, translate business needs into actionable specifications and ensure solutions meet business objectives through structured validation.

Hands‑on experience with ALM Octane and reference data management, alongside strong stakeholder communication, is particularly relevant.

Candidate Questions

1. How many years of experience do you have as a Business Analyst in IT?
2. What experience do you have with ALM Octane, particularly requirements traceability and defect management?
3. Have you worked with reference data administration or data management? In what context?
4. Can you describe your experience designing integration tests for APIs, interfaces and data flows?
5. Have you coordinated functional testing and UAT?
6. What experience do you have investigating data quality issues and inconsistencies across systems?
7. Have you worked with data virtualization or API‑based integration?
8. How do you manage backlog priorities and define MVP scope?
9. Which process modelling techniques and tools have you used?
10. What is your current English proficiency level?
11. Are you available to work in Lisbon or Porto?
12. Are the proposed conditions of €3570 RV or €2270 gross CTI aligned with your expectations?
13. What is your availability to start?

Keywords

Business Analyst, ALM Octane, Jira, Confluence, Requirements Gathering, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, BPMN, UML, Agile, Backlog Management, MVP, IST, UAT, Regression Testing, Defect Management, Data Quality, Reference Data, APIs, Data Virtualization.

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