Senior Technical Business Analyst (APIs & Integrations)

Cognizant

Bridgewater (MA)

Hybrid

USD 71,000 - 113,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst to drive business and technical requirements across digital transformation initiatives, including Agentic AI, Intelligent Automation, cloud platforms, APIs, and enterprise applications. You will partner with stakeholders, developers, QA, and partners to deliver innovative solutions.

The role supports hybrid work with 3 days onsite in Mahwah, NJ, and emphasizes strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills across

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field.
10+ years of proven experience as a Business Analyst supporting enterprise software development and digital transformation.
Strong expertise in gathering, documenting, validating, and managing business and functional requirements in Agile and SAFe environments.
Experience with REST APIs, system integrations, microservices architectures, cloud-based solutions, and data exchange technologies including JSON/XML.

Responsibilities

Elicit, analyze, document, and validate business and functional requirements.
Lead requirements gathering workshops and translate complex business needs into user stories, use cases, process flows, wireframes, and functional specifications.
Analyze APIs, system integrations, microservices architectures, and enterprise data exchange models to support solution design and delivery.
Collaborate with development, quality assurance, and external partner teams throughout the SDLC while facilitating Agile and SAFe delivery practices.

Skills

REST APIs

System integrations

Microservices architectures

Cloud-based solutions

JSON/XML

Azure DevOps

Visio

Stakeholder management

Agile SAFe

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Visio

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Technical Business Analyst, you will make an impact by driving business and technical requirements across digital transformation initiatives involving Agentic AI, Intelligent Automation, cloud platforms, APIs, and enterprise applications. You will be a valued member of the technology delivery team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, development teams, quality assurance teams, product owners, and external partners to deliver innovative business solutions.

In This Role, You Will:

Partner with business and technology stakeholders to elicit, analyze, document, and validate business and functional requirements.

Lead requirements gathering workshops and translating complex business needs into user stories, use cases, process flows, wireframes, and functional specifications.

Analyze APIs, system integrations, microservices architectures, and enterprise data exchange models to support solution design and delivery.

Support Agentic AI, Intelligent Automation, and cloud transformation initiatives by defining business requirements, workflows, and process improvements.

Collaborate with development, quality assurance, and external partner teams throughout the software development lifecycle while facilitating Agile and SAFe delivery practices.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week onsite in our Mahwah, NJ office. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

10 + years of proven experience as a Business Analyst supporting enterprise software development, digital transformation, and technology modernization programs.

Strong expertise in gathering, documenting, validating, and managing business and functional requirements in Agile and SAFe environments.

Experience with REST APIs, system integrations, microservices architectures, cloud-based solutions, and data exchange technologies including JSON/XML.

Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO/TFS), Visio, business analysis tools, and stakeholder management, coupled with strong analytical and communication skills.

These Will Help You Stand Out

Experience supporting Gen AI, Agentic AI, AI-driven business process solutions, or Intelligent Automation initiatives.

Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), cloud modernization, and cloud migration programs.

Experience with Java, .NET applications, JavaScript, data mapping, JSON schema validation, and technical documentation.

Project or program management experience within enterprise technology environments.

Experience working with carrier integrations, external technology partners, certification teams, and creating prototypes, wireframes, or process models.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $71,100 to $112,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

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