Business Analyst

blueStone; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A large automaker in Detroit is seeking a Business Analyst on a contract to hire basis. The role requires over 3 years of experience in user experience artifacts and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, especially Scrum. The ideal candidate will manage and prioritize the product backlog and facilitate communication between diverse technical teams. This is a fast-paced environment where excellent communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst.
• Experience creating user stories, storyboards, and wireframes.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Define and document user stories and artifacts throughout development.
• Prioritize product backlog based on feedback and market changes.
• Coordinate interactions to obtain answers and provide direction.

Skills

Creating user experience artifacts

Knowledge of software development lifecycles

Understanding of Agile methodologies

Setting and managing priorities

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration in diverse teams

Articulating ideas clearly

Tools

Scrum

User Stories

Wireframes

Android app development

Job description

Our client, a large Automaker in Detroit, is seeking a Business Analyst on a contract to hire basis.

Job Description

Requires 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst

Define/Document & Represent User Stories and other artifacts to various development communities throughout development lifecycle

• Constantly re-prioritize the Product Backlog based on customer feedback, market changes and business priority.
• Engage daily with various development communities during the product development lifecycle in order to provide User Story (requirements) clarification and immediate feedback upon completion
• Coordinate and facilitate necessary interactions in order to obtain answers, provide direction, or eliminate impediments during product development
• Confirm product meets User Story and design intent as part of Scrum Sprint exit criteria
• Prepare and maintain artifacts associated with development progress such as backlog burn-up chart
• Help to capture information pertaining to development progress and productivity
• Help to determine potential release content and release date
• Help monitor and determine the product market impact in order to help determine future product direction
• Coordinate corrective action in response to negative product market impact due to product defects
• Help facilitate Scrum events such as backlog refinement, daily stand-up, sprint review, and sprint retrospective

Qualifications

• Experience creating user experience artifacts such as user stories, storyboards and wireframes
• Demonstrable knowledge of software development lifecycles and activities.
• A strong understanding of software Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum
• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.
• Familiarity with Android app development
• The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with a diverse group of technical architects, developers, and subject matter experts.
• Ability to work in across diverse teams and produce excellent results in a fast paced environment
• Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical addressees

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.