Business Analyst

EPAM Systems; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GOSI

Private healthcare and life insurance

End of service gratuity

Annual air travel allowance for expats

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Business Analyst to join our Al Khobar team on-site. You will gather requirements, map workflows, and ensure governance for upstream digital transformation projects in the oil and energy sectors.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of BA experience, strong BPMN/UML skills, and fluency in English. The role offers working hours 9:00–18:00 with a focus on data-driven improvements and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in Oil & Gas or large IT transformations.
• Knowledge of upstream processes, permitting, tie-in projects, and facilities shutdowns.
• Experience with BPMN/UML and ARIS toolset.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and Azure DevOps.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; multi-project management.
• Fluent English (B2+) communication.

Responsibilities

• Engage with SMEs and stakeholders to elicit and validate requirements.
• Translate needs into user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria.
• Model current vs target workflows for multiple systems.
• Define KPIs, reporting requirements and data attributes.
• Bridge business and development teams; ensure governance compliance.
• Prepare BRDs, functional specs and process diagrams.
• Maintain traceability of requirements through delivery.
• Support UAT with scenarios and test cases; manage change requests.

Skills

Requirements gathering

BPMN/UML modeling

Stakeholder communication

GIS & SAP integrations

JIRA/Confluence/Azure DevOps

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Software Eng

Tools

ARIS

Job description

About Us

EPAM Systems is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and software development services. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, EPAM has been helping clients navigate digital transformation for over 30 years, delivering innovative solutions to stay competitive in constantly evolving markets.

About Us

EPAM Systems is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and software development services. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, EPAM has been helping clients navigate digital transformation for over 30 years, delivering innovative solutions to stay competitive in constantly evolving markets.

As consultants, designers, architects, engineers and trainers, at EPAM, we specialize in building long-term partnerships, enabling businesses to reimagine themselves through a digital lens. In Saudi Arabia, EPAM operates in Riyadh and Al Khobar, offering cutting-edge engineering, strategy, design, consulting, and innovation services across industries.

We're looking for a Business Analyst to join our team in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, in an on-site working mode. In this role, you will work on upstream digital transformation projects for a leading global energy client, focusing on modernizing workflows, improving efficiency and enabling data-driven decisions. You will be responsible for gathering requirements, designing workflows, ensuring governance compliance and bridging the gap between business users and the development team.

The deadline for submission is 31/10/2026.

Responsibilities

• Engage with SMEs, engineers and stakeholders to elicit and validate business requirements for upstream systems
• Translate functional needs into user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria
• Analyze and model current vs. target workflows for multiple integrated systems
• Define KPIs, reporting requirements and data attributes
• Collaborate with client teams and act as a liaison between business and technical stakeholders
• Prepare business requirement documents, functional specifications and process diagrams
• Maintain traceability of requirements throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Support UAT by defining scenarios, preparing test cases and validating deliverablesManage change requests, identify risks and ensure compliance with security and governance standards

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in Oil & Gas, Energy or large-scale IT transformations
• Strong knowledge of upstream processes, permitting, tie-in projects, technology approvals and facilities shutdowns
• Familiarity with GIS systems, SAP integrations and enterprise workflows
• Experience in business process modeling using BPMN/UML and tools such as ARIS
• Knowledge of requirements management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Fluent English communication skills (B2 level or higher)
• Academic degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
• Valid SCE (Saudi Council of Engineers) certificate (with IT related discipline) is required for this position

Nice to have

• Exposure to enterprise applications (Java/Angular stack, Oracle DB)
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance for large-scale industrial projects

We offer

• General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI)
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• End of service gratuity
• Annual air travel allowance for expatriates
• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses

Nature of Work and Working Hours

The usual working hours for full-time roles at EPAM in Saudi Arabia are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, including a one-hour unpaid lunch break. Working hours may vary based on client requirements and flexibility is accommodated whenever possible.

Our Locations in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh - Moon Tower, Mezzanine Floor, King Fahed Branch Road, AR Rahmaniyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Al Khobar - 21st Floor, Khobar Gate Tower, Al Bandariyah District, King Fahd Road, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Why Join EPAM

• Become part of a global community of experts spanning over 55 countries in a welcoming and inclusive work environment
• Experience flexible work options - from home, on-site or in a hybrid model based on role and/or project requirements
• Enjoy a tailored career progression path at EPAM, recognized as the Fastest-Growing IT Services Company in Fortune 100
• Benefit from consistent learning and development opportunities including in-house professional training, career advisory and coaching, sponsored professional certifications, well-being programs, LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• Explore a wide network of innovative and diverse projects across various markets and verticals
• EPAM was recognized by Glassdoor’s as a top 100 Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024