Technical Business Analyst

Strategic Data Systems, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation time

Paid Bench time

Training allowance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Strategic Data Systems (SDS) is seeking a Technical Business Analyst for onsite work in Cincinnati. The role partners with business and IT leads to translate requirements, build timelines, and oversee testing programs including UAT.

The ideal candidate will use SQL for data testing, create Power BI reports, and drive projects from design through implementation in a contract-to-hire path.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and initiative to drive requirements.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in SQL and data analysis techniques.
• Experience with Power BI reporting and dashboards.
• Ability to plan, design, run projects and testing programs.
• Experience executing Testing and UAT activities.
• Clear written and verbal communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Line of Business, Product Owner, and Technical leads to capture and document requirements.
• Create and manage project timelines and testing plans including UAT execution.
• Learn processes and technologies quickly and communicate clearly with non-technical audiences.
• Develop and run SQL scripts for data testing and ETL validation.
• Support data platforms and drive analytics improvements and documentation.
• Mentor teammates and manage multiple assignments effectively.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

SQL

Data Analysis

Power BI

Project Management

Testing & UAT

Documentation

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Careers at SDS

Technical Business Analyst

Contract Cincinnati, OH 1 month ago Location Cincinnati, OH Job Type Contract Posted 1 month ago

About This Role

For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients’ critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.

Job Title: Business Analyst II

Location: Onsite - Downtown, Cincinnati, OH

Years of Experience: 5+

Contract to hire - must be able to convert to FTE w/o sponsorship

TOP SKILLS:

Must Have

• Communication is #1 + able and willing to take initiative
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• SQL
• Data Analysis and Reporting [Power BI]
• Plan, Design, and Run Projects/Initiatives
• Plan, Design, Run, and Execute Testing Programs + UAT Testing
• Strong Communication Skills

Nice To Have

• Experience in Financial Industry or Banking
• Experience with highly regulated industries and processes

What You’ll Do

This role is intended to partner closely with the Line of Business, Product Owner, and Technical leads to facilitate and enable the advancement of process and technology work. Specifically, interpret and document business/technical requirements, build and manage project/initiative timelines, build and manage testing program including execution of some UAT testing.

Candidates should be quick to learn and get up to speed on the processes, technology, and ongoing initiatives. Be a strong written and oral communicator, using data to make points and adapting content to the audience.

General Responsibilities

• Ability to work independently, meet with line of business and ask questions to gain an understanding of their requirements. Critical thinking skills would then take those requirements and break them down into the lowest level what so that functional design can be completed.
• Ability to collaborate with team members that are more technical and communicate those requirements in a way that allows the tech team members to understand them and determine the proper technical design.
• Ability to create clear and complete Test Acceptance criteria and execute the testing to ensure accurate output during Unit and UAT.
• Capable of creating and executing SQL scripts for ETL/data testing.
• Conduct research and Development based on current trends and technologies related to the banking industry, data engineering and architecture, data security, and related topics.
• Provide Support and troubleshooting for data platforms.
• Plan and work on internal projects as needed, including legacy system replacement, Monitoring and analytics improvements, tool Development, and technical documentation.
• Provide guidance and mentoring for other team members.
• Manage and prioritize multiple assignments.

What You’ll Get

SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Optional life and disability insurance provided

401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing

Paid vacation time

Paid Bench time

Training allowance offering

You’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!