Business Analyst Job at VDart in Santa Clara

Job Title: Business Analyst

Location: Santa Clara, CA - Onsite

Duration: / Term: 6+ months - Contract

Job Description:

• Proven experience as a Business Solutions Analyst or similar role in IT project delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in various IT frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, and project management principles
• Experience with business process modeling techniques, data analysis, and system design methodologies
• Familiarity with relevant technologies and platforms such as ERP systems, CRM software, business intelligence tools, and enterprise applications

Requirements Gathering and Analysis:

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders using various techniques such as interviews, workshops, and documentation review
• Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for technology solutions
• Translate business requirements into clear and detailed functional specifications, user stories, and use cases for IT projects

Solution Design and Validation:

• Work closely with product managers, architects, developers, and other IT teams to design and validate technology solutions that meet business requirements and align with architectural standards

Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Work with QA/QE function to develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate system functionality, performance, and usability against business requirements; where applicable, work with QA/QE to automate test cases for regression testing
• Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure that technology solutions meet business expectations and quality standards
• Facilitate defect triage and resolution, working closely with development teams to address issues and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software releases

Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management:

• Serve as a liaison between business and IT teams, facilitating effective communication, collaboration, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners, understanding their needs, priorities, and challenges to effectively advocate for technology solutions that drive business value
• Provide regular updates and status reports to stakeholders, project teams, and management, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities for improvement

Key Skills:

Business Analyst, Agile, Waterfall, UAT, Test cases