IT Business Analyst III

BC Forward; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking an IT Business Analyst III to join our Global Payments Technology group in Charlotte, NC. This contract role focuses on defining product roadmaps, managing backlogs, and aligning execution with strategic goals across business and technology teams.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, document high-level designs using SAFe, and ensure real-time payment processing initiatives stay on track in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong product management and backlog ownership within payments or treasury products.
• Experience delivering solutions with APIs, Kafka, Mainframe, and relational databases.
• Proficiency documenting high-level designs and functional requirements using SAFe constructs.
• Experience managing real-time processing implementations in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership in large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the business and technical product vision for Enterprise Payments.
• Define the payments product roadmap and manage the product backlog across tech debt, regulatory items, business enablement, and audit support.
• Advocate modern Agile solution delivery and end-to-end design and engineering practices.
• Collaborate with senior business managers, stakeholders, and global functional heads to establish and adopt evolving product development standards and processes.
• Lead cross-functional teams of technologists and business analysts focused on deliverable decomposition and design review.
• Document high-level designs and functional requirements using SAFe hierarchies including deliverables, epics, and stories.
• Ensure delivery execution aligns with product strategy from inception through clearing.

Skills

Product management

Backlog ownership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

APIs

Kafka

Mainframe

Relational databases

SAFe

Tools

SAFe

Job description

Job Title: IT Business Analyst III
Location: Charlotte, NC
Duration: Contract - 12 months
Pay Range: $53.55/hr (W2)
Job ID: 409583

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned IT Business Analyst to join our dynamic team within Global Payments Technology. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in product management, Agile delivery, and payments technology and a proven ability to define product roadmaps, manage product backlogs, and align execution with strategy across business and technology.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the business and technical product vision for Enterprise Payments.
• Define the payments product roadmap and manage the product backlog across tech debt, regulatory items, business enablement, and audit support.
• Advocate modern Agile solution delivery and end-to-end design and engineering practices.
• Collaborate with senior business managers, stakeholders, and global functional heads to establish and adopt evolving product development standards and processes.
• Lead cross-functional teams of technologists and business analysts focused on deliverable decomposition and design review.
• Document high-level designs and functional requirements using SAFe hierarchies including deliverables, epics, and stories.
• Ensure delivery execution aligns with product strategy from inception through clearing.
• Create an inclusive work environment and help remove organizational impediments and blockers.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong product management and backlog ownership within payments or treasury products.
• Experience delivering solutions with APIs, Kafka, Mainframe, and relational databases.
• Proficiency documenting HLD and functional requirements using SAFe constructs.
• Experience managing real-time processing implementations in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership in large organizations.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of operations processes supporting enterprise payment execution.
• Background improving critical software services and stability.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.