KANINI ยท 1 day ago
Senior Business Analyst
Nashville, TN
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expKANINI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Solution Analyst with expertise in Agile and SAFe Agile methodologies. The role involves bridging the gap between business stakeholders and IT teams, analyzing business requirements, and translating them into functional specifications to ensure successful project delivery in an agile environment.
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Responsibilities
Business Requirements Gathering : Collaborate with business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements
Functional Specification : Translate business requirements into clear and concise functional specifications, ensuring alignment with project objectives
Agile Project Planning : Participate in Agile project planning and estimation, working closely with Agile teams to prioritize and scope user stories
User Story Development : Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows to facilitate Agile development
Agile Ceremonies : Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
SAFe Agile Framework : Apply SAFe Agile principles and practices to ensure alignment with the organization's overall Agile framework
Backlog Management : Manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that it reflects business priorities and is ready for development
Stakeholder Communication : Maintain open and effective communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing their concerns
Collaboration with Development Teams : Work closely with development teams to clarify requirements and provide continuous feedback on deliverables
User Acceptance Testing : Coordinate and support user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring that the delivered solution meets business needs
Change Management : Assist in change management activities, including user training and documentation updates
Process Improvement : Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the enhancement of Agile practices within the organization
Risk Identification : Proactively identify potential risks and issues, providing recommendations for mitigation and resolution
Continuous Learning : Stay up-to-date with Agile and SAFe Agile best practices, incorporating new approaches and methodologies into project execution
Collaboration with Business and IT : Foster a collaborative environment between business stakeholders and IT teams, promoting a shared understanding of project goals and objectives
Qualification
Required
5-7 Years of experience as a Business Analyst or Solutions Analyst, preferably in Agile and SAFe Agile environments
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and experience in applying SAFe Agile practices
Extensive experience in gathering and understanding business requirements, communicating effectively with Stakeholders, SME's, Tech Leads and Business Users
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex business requirements
Audit & Assurance, Financial & Accounting or Professional Services industry experience is preferred
Experience working in supporting multiple software projects in various IT roles
Experience with Agile project management tools, such as Jira or Azure DevOps, is desirable
Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) processes and best practices
Certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist) is advantageous
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
Preferred
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) is a plus
Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, MS Project, HP Quality Center, VSTS/TFS/Urban Turtle, Automated QA and wire-framing or visualization tools is a plus
Company
KANINI
Redefining Excellence. Your Partner in Sustainable Software Development.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
David Greene
Chief Technology Officer
Muthiah Natarajan
Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
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