Business Analyst

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Analyst to join our dynamic team in Raleigh, NC. This long-term contract position is ideal for a professional eager to contribute to significant modernization projects, focusing on APIs and microservices. As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring successful project delivery in an Agile environment.

The successful Business Analyst candidate will be instrumental in defining and documenting detailed requirements, working closely with cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into actionable technical specifications. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your analytical prowess and communication skills to drive innovation and efficiency within our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and meticulously document comprehensive business and system requirements for critical API, microservices, and broader modernization initiatives.
• Develop clear and concise user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps, and various forms of functional documentation.
• Actively collaborate with developers, architects, Quality Assurance (QA) teams, and diverse stakeholders within an Agile/Scrum development framework.
• Effectively manage project backlogs and meticulously track project progress utilizing Azure DevOps Boards.
• Provide essential support to QA activities, ensuring the validation of requirements and acceptance criteria for robust testing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in business and system analysis roles.
• Proven experience specifically with API requirements, microservices architecture, and large-scale modernization projects.
• Strong foundational knowledge and practical application of Agile/Scrum methodologies and Azure DevOps Boards.
• Demonstrated proficiency in crafting detailed user stories and defining precise acceptance criteria.
• Basic understanding of SQL and familiarity with relational database concepts.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

What We Offer

• An engaging long-term contract opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to significant modernization efforts.
• Opportunity to enhance your expertise within an Agile/Scrum framework.
• Competitive compensation package for experienced professionals.