Quantam Solutions provides IT solutions and consulting for various clients. We offer competitive hourly wages, health benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. We are currently seeking a Business Analyst
- Duration: 5–7 year contract
- Work Schedule: Remote - In-person attendance required for on-site meetings
- Interview: Virtual, 1-2 rounds.
Overview:
Our client is undertaking a comprehensive, multi-year modernization initiative to replace aging legacy systems.
The initiative introduces a modern stack—Angular, REST APIs, Azure SQL Managed Instances, Azure Function Apps, Power BI, a document management and process automation solution (pending platform evaluation and alternatives)—to support scalable, secure, and efficient operations.
Process Analysis and Documentation
- Engage with business units to understand operational workflows, pain points, and improvement opportunities.
- Interface with technical resources, such as Development or IT staff to understand and translate technical requirements.
- Document current state processes using clear, structured methods such as process maps, swimlane diagrams, and workflow charts.
- Facilitate discussions to define future state processes aligned with organizational goals.
Requirements Gathering and User Story Development
- Translate business needs into detailed functional requirements, acceptance criteria, and Azure DevOps work items/user stories.
- Ensure requirements are complete, consistent, testable, and aligned with business priorities.
- Collaborate with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to refine and validate requirements.
Testing and Quality Assurance
- Develop test plans, test scripts, and step-by-step testing instructions for functional and user acceptance testing.
- Execute functional testing of user stories in Development and Test environments to validate solution accuracy and readiness.
- Document defects, track resolution progress, and verify fixes.
- Coordinate, support, or lead user acceptance testing (UAT) sessions with business stakeholders.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication
- Serve as a liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure shared understanding and alignment.
- Communicate project updates, risks, and issues clearly and proactively.
- Support change management activities by contributing to training materials, documentation, and user guidance.
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in business analysis, process documentation, or related roles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to create clear process diagrams and workflow documentation.
- Experience writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and test cases.
- Familiarity with DevOps or similar work item management tools.
- Hands on experience with functional testing and UAT coordination.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.