Senior Business Analyst, Remote

Poland and Middle-Eastern Europe; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Xebia is seeking a Senior Business Analyst with 8+ years of experience to join our project team working on complex, distributed systems and large-scale transformation initiatives. The role requires strong analytical skills, technical understanding of data structures, and the ability to work across multiple teams in a delivery-focused environment.

The candidate will elicit and document requirements, translate needs into user stories, support backlog refinement with Product Owners, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Understanding of data modeling concepts.
• Experience with distributed systems/ platform architectures.
• Experience in web-based systems development projects.
• Very good knowledge of Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business and system requirements
• Translate business needs into clear User Stories at both high-level and technical levels
• Support backlog management, refinement, and prioritization in collaboration with Product Owners and development teams
• Work closely with multiple teams (min. 2 teams) to ensure alignment and consistency across solutions
• Participate in large-scale initiatives such as system migrations and platform transformations
• Analyze and support data models and relational database structures
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and IT to design scalable solutions
• Support testing activities (validation of requirements, UAT support)
• Ensure high-quality documentation in Jira and Confluence environments
• Contribute to solution design for web-based and distributed systems

Skills

SQL & Relational DBs

Data modeling

Distributed systems

Web-based systems

Jira & Confluence

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SAP

Job description

Xebia is a global AI-first, digital transformation, and engineering partner.With over 25 years of experience and a team of 5,000 professionals across 16 countries, we help organizations design and build scalable products, platforms, and data-driven solutions.

We specialize in Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud, Intelligent Automation, and Digital Products, combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on engineering excellence and a people-first culture.

In the CEE region, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 experts delivering modern applications, data platforms, and AI solutions for clients such as Millennium, ING, Play, Edenred, Arabian Drilling, FedEx, Leroy Merlin, Truecaller, Volotea, Schmitz Cargobull, and many, many more. We work with leading technologies including AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake, and combine strong engineering culture with a consulting mindset and a continuous focus on growth and knowledge sharing.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst with 8+ years of experience to join our project team working on complex, distributed systems and large-scale transformation initiatives. The role requires strong analytical skills, technical understanding of data structures, and the ability to work across multiple teams in a structured, delivery-focused environment

SummaryThis role is ideal for a Business Analyst who is comfortable operating at the intersection of business, data, and technology, and who thrives in complex, multi-team project environments.

You will be:

• Elicit, analyze, and document business and system requirements
• Translate business needs into clear User Stories at both high-level and technical levels
• Support backlog management, refinement, and prioritization in collaboration with Product Owners and development teams
• Work closely with multiple teams (min. 2 teams) to ensure alignment and consistency across solutions
• Participate in large-scale initiatives such as system migrations and platform transformations
• Analyze and support data models and relational database structures
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and IT to design scalable solutions
• Support testing activities (validation of requirements, UAT support)
• Ensure high-quality documentation in Jira and Confluence environments
• Contribute to solution design for web-based and distributed systems

Your profile:

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases
• Understanding of data modeling concepts
• Experience working with distributed systems / platform-based architectures
• Experience in web-based systems development projects
• Very good knowledge of Jira and Confluence tools

Project & Domain Experience

• Proven experience in migration projects and complex IT initiatives involving multiple teams
• Experience working in fixed-price project environments
• Ability to work across complex system landscapes and integrations

Business Analysis Skills

• Strong experience in writing User Stories, including:
• high-level business stories
• detailed technical stories with acceptance criteria
• Experience in requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation
• Understanding of Agile methodologies

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High level of independence and ownership
• Strong teamwork mindset (team player)
• Risk management ability an awareness

Working Environment

• Collaboration with distributed teams
• Participation in complex, multi-system environments
• Fix price and Agile delivery model (Scrum-based projects)
• High standards for documentation and communication

• Practical experience using AI-powered assistants (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to improve productivity, quality, or decision-making in software delivery.
• Work from the European Union region and a work permit are required.

Nice to have:

• Experience applying GenAI in a more structured way within the SDLC, including defined workflows, prompt patterns, or tool integrations embedded into daily work.
• Interest in and familiarity with emerging AI-driven practices (e.g. agent-based workflows, automation patterns, AI-augmented development), with a willingness to explore and experiment beyond standard approaches.
• Knowledge of leasing or railway domain
• Experience working with SAP systems

Recruitment Process:

CV review – HR call – Interview – Client Interview – Decision