Business Analyst

Socket.dev; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst to bridge business needs and technology, working across departments to translate challenges into actionable requirements for development teams. You will influence product strategy, drive process improvements, and ensure technology investments deliver tangible value.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical and communication skills, experience with elicitation techniques, and a track record of delivering successful business outcomes in a tech

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, CS or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in a tech environment.
• Experience with elicitation, analysis, and documentation using UML/BPMN.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders via interviews/workshops.
• Translate needs into functional/non-functional specs, user stories, and flows.
• Collaborate with product, dev, QA, and design for shared understanding.
• Facilitate requirement validation and obtain stakeholder sign-off.
• Analyze processes, identify inefficiencies, propose improvements.
• Support development and testing by clarifying requirements.
• Develop and maintain BRDs, use cases, and training materials.
• Conduct gap analyses between current and future processes.
• Assist in planning and executing UAT.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of BA methodologies.

Skills

Requirements elicitation

SDLC knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Visio

SQL

Job description

Business Analyst

Location: San Francisco, USA

Workplace Type: Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders across various departments to understand their challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and translate these into clear, actionable requirements for our development teams. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to influence product strategy, drive process enhancements, and contribute to the overall success of our organization. You will be a key player in ensuring our technology investments align with our strategic business objectives and deliver tangible value. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with excellent analytical and communication skills, a passion for problem-solving, and a proven track record of delivering successful business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews, workshops, and surveys.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional and non-functional specifications, user stories, and process flows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, QA engineers, and designers, to ensure a shared understanding of requirements.
• Facilitate requirement validation sessions and obtain sign-off from stakeholders.
• Analyze existing business processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose solutions for improvement.
• Support the development and testing phases by clarifying requirements and addressing any ambiguities.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including business requirements documents (BRDs), use cases, and training materials.
• Conduct gap analysis between current and future state processes and systems.
• Assist in the planning and execution of user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business analysis methodologies and best practices within the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a technology-driven environment.
• Proven experience in requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation using various techniques (e.g., UML, BPMN).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using business analysis tools such as Jira, Confluence, Visio, or similar.
• Experience with data analysis and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with database concepts and SQL is a plus.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position offering competitive salary and benefits. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our hybrid work model allows for a balance between in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. We encourage continuous learning and professional development, providing opportunities for training and certifications. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact.