Senior Business Analyst

What happens when you have fascinating clients with challenging problems on the one hand and passionate software developers looking to build future-focused solutions on the other? This in-between is where Business Analysts reside, acting as a bridge between the client and team. You will establish the outcomes software must achieve, assess how it will be used, and then generate bold ideas with our developers to create custom applications. You will work with clients across a variety of sectors and ensure the business-critical software solutions we develop deliver real business value every time.

Job responsibilities

1. Partner with teammates to understand and articulate a product vision for clients
2. Facilitate workshops that generate customized business solutions
3. Help companies from various industries achieve differentiating outcomes
4. Assess the current situation and collaborate with clients to create artifacts (personas, epics, stories, etc.) to maximize value
5. Facilitate analysis workshops through “innovation games” with senior client stakeholders to outline a business vision, objectives, product roadmap, and project release plan
6. Liaise between the client and your team (SMEs, C-suite executives, developers, QA, architects, UX designers, project managers) to manage product backlogs and software delivery
7. Collaborate on the analysis and design of complex business applications using the latest technologies
8. Share knowledge, mentor, and evangelize Agile, Lean, and Continuous Development analysis best practices within the Analyst community
9. Work in agile teams that facilitate organizational transformations for medium- and large-scale businesses

Job qualifications

Technical skills

1. Proven track record of delivering impactful software, ideally within collaborative delivery teams
2. Attention to detail with a practical approach to story-writing and delivery, linking client strategy to team outcomes
3. Skill in uncovering root causes of client pain points, validating business opportunities, and partnering for solutions
4. Well-versed in Agile, Lean, and Continuous Delivery methodologies; capable of mentoring others
5. Experience modeling business processes using various tools and techniques for requirement elicitation
6. Passion for quality software and experience from sketch to code

Professional skills

1. Strong prioritization skills, stakeholder buy-in, and conflict resolution abilities
2. Resilience and flexibility in ambiguous situations, with problem-solving from both technical and business perspectives
3. Interest in coaching and sharing knowledge with teammates
4. German language proficiency at a business level is mandatory
5. Experience dealing with fixed-price bids is required

Other things to know

Learning & Development

At Thoughtworks, career paths are personalized; your development is supported by interactive tools, programs, and teammates committed to your growth. We value helping each other excel and empower our employees in their career journeys.

About Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design, and engineering to drive digital innovation. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that go beyond the obvious. Our diverse team includes computer science graduates, seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, and career changers, all learning and challenging each other. Our cultivation culture has earned numerous awards worldwide.

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