IT Business Analyst II

Leon Recruitment; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leon Recruitment seeks a skilled Business Analyst II in Miami, FL to join a Fortune 200 client in the Finance industry. The candidate will gather requirements, craft detailed technical docs, and develop comprehensive test cases while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement business solutions.

Required are 3–5 years in business analysis, strong documentation skills, and proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Miro, Visio, and MS Office. A focus on SDLC and Agile is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of BA experience with emphasis on technical documentation and test case development.
• Proficiency in writing functional specs, user stories, and system documentation.
• Strong SDLC and Agile knowledge.
• Experience with testing tools and both manual and automated testing.
• Excellent communication and ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient with Jira, Confluence, Miro, Visio, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements with stakeholders, devs, and testers.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation including specs, system design, flows, and guides.
• Conduct gap analyses and impact assessments for system changes.
• Lead requirement gathering sessions, stakeholder meetings, and sprint planning.
• Maintain documentation standards and align with best practices.
• Create, review, and execute test cases and scripts to validate functions.
• Support UAT with test plans and defect tracking.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure changes meet business needs and technical requirements.
• Support project management activities, including timelines and risk assessment.
• Provide training and support to end-users on new functionalities.

Skills

Jira

Confluence

Miro

Visio

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/CS/IT or related field

CBAP or PMI-PBA certifications preferred

Tools

SQL

Job description

Business Analyst II

Location: Miami, FL

Job Type: Contract to Full-Time

Client: Fortune 200 / Finance Industry

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst II to join our client a Fortune 200 company. The ideal candidate will have experience in gathering business requirements, writing detailed technical documentation, and developing comprehensive test cases. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of business solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements & Documentation

• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements by working closely with stakeholders, developers, and testers.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including functional specifications, system design documents, process flows, and user guides.
• Conduct gap analysis and impact assessments for system enhancements and process changes.
• Facilitate and participate in requirement gathering sessions, stakeholder meetings, and sprint planning.
• Maintain documentation standards and ensure alignment with best practices.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Create, review, and execute test cases, test scripts, and test scenarios to validate system functionality and business requirements.
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) by preparing test plans, tracking defects, and ensuring issue resolution.

Collaboration & Project Support

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure system changes meet business needs and comply with technical requirements.
• Support project management activities, including timelines, deliverables, and risk assessment.
• Provide training and support to end-users on new system functionalities and enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong focus on technical documentation and test case development.
• Proficiency in writing functional specifications, user stories, and system documentation.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with testing tools and techniques, including manual and automated testing processes.
• Ability to analyze complex business problems and translate them into clear technical solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, Visio, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of API testing and integration testing.
• Certifications such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis) are a plus.