Feature Analyst Position Basic Salary Of R45 000 – R75 000 Per Month

Sb Partners Pty Ltd Skills Bureau; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an intermediate to senior Feature Analyst to join their dynamic Product team. This role involves sourcing and communicating detailed feature requirements while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging their experience in feature analysis and delivery. You will engage with cross-functional teams, ensuring that features meet business requirements and contribute to the overall product strategy. If you are passionate about product development and enjoy challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Increases

17 Days Leave

Group Life Cover

Wellness Programs

Study Assistance

Crèche & Pre-School Allowances

Qualifications

• Proven experience in feature analysis and delivery.
• Excellent understanding of software development processes.
• Strong UI design knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Manager to understand feature scope.
• Document process flows and create user stories.
• Test features post-signoff to ensure alignment.

Skills

Feature Analysis

Agile Methodologies

UI Design

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Business or IT

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Job description

Introduction: If you are an intermediate to Senior Feature Analyst, with primary experience in product but your curiosity extends beyond that - then we have an opportunity for you!

We are looking for a team player to join our Product team.

You will be responsible for sourcing and communicating detailed feature requirements to various stakeholders.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring features adhere to the business requirements.

We are looking for someone who is not afraid of a challenge and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with the Product Manager to understand the scope of the feature and the business case.
2. Review the Product Opportunity Assessment document for the feature, conduct competitor research to analyze similar features offered by competitors, and provide feedback to the Product Manager, UX Designer, and Tech Lead.
3. Engage with the UX Designer to comprehend personas relevant to the project.
4. Provide inputs into persona creation from research findings.
5. Engage with various stakeholders inside and outside the organization to define product, business, legal, operations, sales, banking, and high-level technical requirements for the feature.
6. Define the analytic tags needed to track feature utilization behavior and performance.
7. Understand and communicate any impacts of the new feature on existing features.
8. Document process flows showcasing different scenarios for the feature and share this with the UX designer.
9. Provide UX Designer with realistic data for designs.
10. Provide UI design feedback throughout the design process, ensuring adherence to business rules.
11. Create detailed user stories based on signed-off UX designs, with quality assurance processes.
12. Escalate risks and dependencies to the Delivery Manager and Product Manager.
13. Source additional information from the team regarding requirements, including field details, validations, error states, and logic.
14. Guide the delivery team through user journey designs and requirements, addressing questions.
15. Maintain and update acceptance criteria and user stories as needed.
16. Add items to the product backlog.
17. Contribute to test case creation.
18. Test features post-signoff to ensure alignment with business rules and raise bugs if necessary.
19. Create product information documents, FAQs, and training materials.
20. Contribute to SOPs or SLAs with third parties.
21. Communicate updates to product T&Cs as required.
22. Manage production defects, raise issues for backlog inclusion, and oversee hotfix releases.
23. Assist Support team with customer queries when needed.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role focusing on feature analysis and delivery.
• Excellent understanding of software development processes.
• Good understanding of Agile and Scrum.
• Strong UI design knowledge.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, JIRA, or other project management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Effective prioritization skills.
• Ability to work remotely and engage actively online.

Required Experience

Fintech experience is beneficial.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Clear, articulate communication.
• Analytical mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Package & Remuneration

Salary: R45 – R75 per month, depending on experience.

Benefits include annual increases, 17 days leave, group life cover, wellness programs, study assistance, and allowances for crèche & pre-school.

Location: Cape Town