Business Analyst - Software

TieTalent; Minnesota; Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Software Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business needs and technical requirements. In this remote role, you'll collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into actionable specifications for the development team. You'll lead cross-functional meetings, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact software development processes, working closely with product managers and engineers. If you're passionate about driving successful project delivery and enhancing business processes, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in the software industry.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies like Agile.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment between business goals and technical implementation.

Skills

Business Analysis

Agile Methodologies

User Story Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent Work Experience

Job description

Business Analyst - Software
Location: Remote

As a Software Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical requirements. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into clear and actionable specifications for our development team.

Responsibilities:

1. Gather and analyze business requirements from stakeholders.
2. Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and testability.
3. Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and designers to prioritize features and define project scope.
4. Conduct story grooming sessions to refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical requirements.
5. Lead cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment between business goals, user needs, and technical implementation.
6. Facilitate communication between stakeholders and development teams, serving as a bridge to ensure mutual understanding and successful project delivery.
7. Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and work with the team to mitigate them.
8. Continuously evaluate and improve processes related to requirements gathering, analysis, and communication.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field OR equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in the software industry.
• Proficient in translating intricate technical or visual functionalities into comprehensive and testable acceptance criteria.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
• Experience in writing clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive consensus in complex technical discussions.
• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills.

Additional qualifications that would help you succeed in this role include:

• Experience in the Healthcare industry.
• Experience collaborating with UX designers.
• Experience with BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) Acceptance Criteria format.