Software Business Analyst

iHR (International Human Resources); Medina Province; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Software Business Analyst to bridge business stakeholders and development teams. This role involves requirements gathering, managing the product backlog, and utilizing data analysis tools for product optimization. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and proficient in tools like Jira, PowerBI, and SQL. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential for effective communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Software Business Analyst or Product Owner, preferably within the Saudi market.
• Exceptional leadership and cross-functional team coordination.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the gathering and elicitation of business requirements, converting them into technical documentation.
• Manage and prioritize the Product Backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Act as the main communication channel between stakeholders and developers.
• Create UML diagrams, system architecture flows, and wireframes.
• Utilize data analysis tools to monitor user behavior and system performance.
• Oversee end-to-end testing processes to ensure compliance rates.
• Implement and facilitate Agile ceremonies to maintain efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Jira

Trello

TFS

SQL

Python

Microsoft Visio

Wireframing tools

Excel

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Software Business Analyst

Location: AlUla, Saudi Arabia

Role Objective

The Technical Lead / Senior Product Owner will serve as the primary strategic and technical bridge between business stakeholders and the development teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for transforming business visions into high-quality software solutions, ensuring technical feasibility, and managing the product lifecycle using Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Requirements Engineering: Lead the gathering and elicitation of business requirements, converting them into comprehensive technical documentation (BRD, SRS, CR, and User Stories).
• Product Ownership: Manage and prioritize the Product Backlog, ensuring that development sprints align with business goals and delivery timelines.
• Technical Liaison: Act as the main communication channel between non-technical stakeholders and developers, simplifying complex technical concepts for better alignment.
• System Design & UI/UX: Create UML diagrams, system architecture flows, and high-fidelity wireframes to guide the development and design teams.
• Data-Driven Insights: Utilize data analysis tools (PowerBI, Tableau, Excel) to monitor user behavior and system performance, providing actionable insights for product optimization.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Oversee end-to-end testing processes, including API testing and UAT (User Acceptance Testing), to ensure a 95%+ compliance rate with requirements.
• Agile Transformation: Implement and facilitate Agile ceremonies, ensuring the team remains efficient and project turnaround times are minimized.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of proven experience as a Software Business Analyst or Product Owner, preferably within the Saudi market.
• Technical Skills:
  • Management Tools: Expert in Jira, Trello, and TFS.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of SQL, Python, and API structures.
  • Visualization: Expert in Microsoft Visio and Wireframing tools.
  • Analytics: Advanced skills in Excel, PowerBI, and Tableau.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional leadership and cross-functional team coordination.
  • Fluency in Arabic (Native) and English (Professional/Conversational).
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.