Senior Business Systems Analyst (Real Estate Applications)

Role: Senior Business Systems Analyst (Real Estate Applications)

Location: San Jose, CA

Duration; Contract

Mandatory Skills: Web App Dev Integration Dev Real Estate Domain Experience Nice to Have

Role Overview:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to play a key role in the development and implementation of a new in-house (1P) solution for our real estate ecosystem. The ideal candidate will be responsible for bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. This role will involve in-depth analysis of the current real estate landscape, understanding existing tools and processes, and translating business requirements from the Business Requirements Document (BRD) into a comprehensive Product Requirements Document (PRD).
The BSA will work closely with various stakeholders, including business analysts, product managers, UX/UI designers, engineering teams, and QA teams, to ensure the successful delivery of the new system. This role requires a strong understanding of business analysis methodologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple facets of the project lifecycle, from planning and design through to User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and System Integration Testing (SIT).

Responsibilities:

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
• Analyze the existing Business Requirements Document (BRD) provided by business analysts.
• Conduct thorough analysis of the current real estate ecosystem, including existing tools, workflows, and pain points.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Real Estate & Workplace Services (REWS) and other departments to gather and document detailed business and system requirements.
• PRD Development:
• Author and maintain the Product Requirements Document (PRD), ensuring it aligns with the BRD and stakeholder expectations.
• Define product vision, scope, and key features.
• Develop use cases, user stories, and process flows to illustrate requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and the technical development team.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and meetings to elicit requirements and gain consensus.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to all stakeholders.
• UX & Design Collaboration:
• Partner with the UX team to develop user-centered designs and UI mocks that meet business requirements and provide an excellent user experience.
• Testing & Quality Assurance:
• Collaborate with the QA team to develop the overall test plan and strategy.
• Assist in drafting test cases and scenarios.
• Participate in and support System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including defect triage and resolution.
• Project Planning & Support:
• Contribute to overall project planning and help define project milestones and deliverables.
• Support project management activities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Business Systems Analyst.
• Proven experience in eliciting, analyzing, and documenting business and system requirements.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience writing clear and comprehensive BRDs and PRDs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and processes.
• Experience supporting UAT and SIT phases.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
• Experience working on projects within the Real Estate or Corporate Real Estate domain.
• Familiarity with Google's internal tools and real estate systems (e.g., Tririga).
• Experience with first-party (in-house) software development projects.
• Knowledge of data modeling and process mapping techniques.
• Experience with project management and bug tracking tools