Business Analyst III - Houston, TX

AHU Technologies Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AHU Technologies Inc is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join their team. This remote position requires strong experience in system integration projects and the ability to document requirements effectively. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the capability to lead Scrum ceremonies when necessary.

The role involves gathering and analyzing business requirements, preparing detailed documentation, and collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience as a Business Analyst in IT or system integration environments.
• Strong knowledge of integration concepts, APIs, and data mapping.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements.
• Prepare clear and detailed BRDs, FRDs, and user stories with defined acceptance criteria.
• Create process flow diagrams, swimlane workflows, and data mapping documents.
• Collaborate on API testing and data validation.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation in Confluence.

Skills

Business analysis

Technical documentation

Integration concepts

Collaboration

User stories

Education

Technical degree or equivalent relevant work experience

Tools

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Visio

Lucidchart

Postman

Visual Studio 2022

Docker Desktop

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Business Analyst with strong experience in system integration projects. The ideal candidate will have a mix of business and technical acumen — skilled in documenting requirements, defining user stories with clear acceptance criteria, and supporting integration testing. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, collaborates effectively across technical and business teams, and can occasionally step in to lead Scrum ceremonies when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements.
• Prepare clear and detailed BRDs, FRDs, and user stories with defined acceptance criteria for development and QA teams.
• Create process flow diagrams, swimlane workflows, and data mapping documents.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and stakeholders on API testing, data validation, and integration tracking.
• Work closely with developers and security teams to ensure compliance with audits, maintain security documentation, and complete attestation processes.
• Manage work tracking and sprint progress in Azure DevOps.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation in Confluence.
• Prepare professional presentations and reports summarizing project status, risks, and milestones.
• Lead daily scrums or sprint ceremonies in the absence of a Scrum Master.
• Support SIT and UAT by validating requirements and ensuring test case coverage.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 5–7 years of experience as a Business Analyst in IT or system integration environments.
• Strong knowledge of integration concepts, APIs, and data mapping.
• Proficient in Confluence, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience creating flow diagrams and swimlane workflows using Visio, Lucidchart, or similar tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, analytical, and a self-starter with a go-getter attitude.

Nice to Have

• Basic SQL knowledge for data validation and analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with Postman, Fiddler, Visual Studio 2022, Docker Desktop, and SQL Server Management Studio.
• Familiarity with Scrum/Agile methodologies and related certifications (CSM, PMI-ACP) a plus.
• Domain experience in airline, logistics, or enterprise system integration environments.

This is a remote position.