Senior Business Analyst

Ghobash Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise solutions provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their dynamic team in Riyadh. You'll bridge business needs and technology solutions, driving innovation and process improvement. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in a technology-driven environment. Key skills include expertise in business analysis methodologies, proficiency in tools like Jira and a strong understanding of system integrations. This role offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, delivering successful projects in technology.
• Proficient in tools like Jira and Microsoft Visio.
• Strong understanding of technology stacks and system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business goals.
• Document and prioritize functional and non-functional requirements.
• Translate requirements into actionable specifications.

Skills

Business analysis frameworks and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.)

Jira

Microsoft Visio

Data analysis tools and techniques

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Requirements gathering and documentation

Process modeling and improvement techniques

Analytical skills with attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

Java/J2EE

ReactJS

JQuery

JSON

HTML

JavaScript

CSS

PLSQL

Spring Boot

Oracle 19c

RESTful Web Services

Bit Bucket

Eclipse STS

Job description

Company Description

GBS has grown to become the leading Enterprise Solutions provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, supported by a team of experts and a rich portfolio of products and services ranging from Printing Solutions to AV, Cyber Security, Cloud and IT Services, all aimed at supporting Saudi organizations on their digital journey.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions, driving innovation and process improvement across the organization.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business goals, challenges, and opportunities
• Elicit, document, and prioritize functional and non-functional requirements
• Translate business requirements into clear and actionable specifications for development teams
• Develop user stories, use cases, and process flow diagrams to ensure clarity and alignment
• Partner with senior management to align technology initiatives with business objectives
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for process optimization and digital transformation
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, interviews, and meetings to gather insights and validate solutions
• Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, risks, and opportunities
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure that delivered solutions meet business requirements and quality standards
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to measure project success and identify areas for improvement
• Mentor junior business analysts and share best practices within the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects in a technology-driven environment
• Expertise in business analysis frameworks and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.)
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Visio, and wireframing tools
• Strong understanding of technology stacks, APIs, and system integrations
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and techniques
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Demonstrated experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and management
• Knowledge of process modeling and improvement techniques
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Additional Information

Languages/Technologies: Java/J2EE, ReactJS, JQuery, JSON, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PLSQL. Additional: Angular 7, VueJS, AngularJS. Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring 4(MVC, ORM, AOP, SECURITY, Batch), Struts 2, Hibernate 3+. Database: Oracle 19c. Web Services: RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS), SOAP, JSON. Build Tool: Maven. Version Control : Bit Bucket. Development Tools: Eclipse STS, Jira, Tibco Jasper Report. Application Server: WebLogic Application server, Apache Tomcat Testing: Junit.