Business Analyst

sohodragon; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

sohodragon is seeking a Business Analyst for a tolling modernization program in Mechanicsville, VA. The role focuses on gathering and documenting business and system requirements for microservices, APIs, and modernization workflows, and creating user stories with acceptance criteria and process maps.

The candidate will collaborate with developers, architects, QA, and operations in an Agile/Scrum environment using Azure DevOps Boards, performing light QA validation and ensuring clear, proactive

Qualifications

• 7+ yrs BA/system analysis experience
• Experience with API & modernization requirements
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps Boards workflow
• Ability to write user stories and acceptance criteria
• Strong SQL interpretation and data understanding
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Gathers and documents business/system requirements for microservices, APIs, and modernization workflows.
• Creates user stories, acceptance criteria, and process maps.
• Collaborates with developers, architects, QA and operations in an Agile/Scrum environment using Azure DevOps Boards.
• Performs light QA validation and ensures clear communication across stakeholders.

Skills

BA / system analysis

API & modernization requirements

Agile/Scrum

Azure DevOps Boards

User stories & acceptance criteria

SQL interpretation

Documentation & communication

Tools

Azure DevOps Boards

SQL

Job description

Business Analyst – Mechanicsville, VA (Hybrid)

Key Requirements:

• Local to Virginia candidates only
• Prior State or Federal client experience
• Contract: 8+ Months

Summary:

BA supporting VDOT’s tolling modernization program. Gathers and documents business/system requirements for microservices, APIs, and modernization workflows. Creates user stories, acceptance criteria, and process maps. Works closely with developers, architects, QA, and operations in Agile/Scrum using Azure DevOps Boards. Provides light QA validation and ensures clear communication across stakeholders.

Key Skills:

• 7+ yrs BA/system analysis
• API & modernization requirements
• Agile/Scrum
• Azure DevOps Boards
• User stories & acceptance criteria
• SQL interpretation
• Strong documentation/communication

Desired:

Microservices, regulatory/compliance, tolling/transportation experience.