Overview
Remote
On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Skills
Decision-making
Collaboration
User Stories
Management
Sprint
KPI
Use Cases
Predictive Analytics
Data Governance
Documentation
Process Flow
Mentorship
Scrum
JIRA
DevOps
ADO
Business Intelligence
Dashboard
Reporting
Microsoft Power BI
Tableau
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Analytics
Data Warehouse
SQL
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Business Analysis
Business Analytics
Agile
Certified Business Analysis Professional
PMBOK
SAFE
Job Details
Job Title: Senior Business Analyst (Scrum / Agile / BI & Analytics)
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with strong expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies, hands-on experience with JIRA and Azure DevOps (ADO), and solid knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI), Reporting, and Analytics. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, driving data-driven decision-making and delivering high-quality analytical solutions. Exposure to AI/ML concepts is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and development teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to ensure timely and accurate delivery of solutions.
Manage and maintain product backlogs using JIRA and/or Azure DevOps (ADO).
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives.
Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for business improvement.
Support BI and analytics initiatives, including dashboards, reports, and KPIs.
Work with data teams to define data models, reporting requirements, and analytics solutions.
Understand and contribute to initiatives involving AI/ML use cases, such as predictive analytics, automation, or data-driven recommendations.
Ensure solutions align with business goals, data governance standards, and best practices.
Create and maintain documentation such as BRDs, FRDs, process flows, and data dictionaries.
Act as a mentor to junior business analysts and contribute to best practices within the BA community.
Required Skills & Qualifications
7-12 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in Agile environments.
Strong expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Hands-on experience with JIRA and/or Azure DevOps (ADO).
Solid understanding of Business Intelligence, reporting, and analytics concepts.
Experience working with dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable technical requirements.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
Exposure to AI/ML concepts, models, or analytics-driven solutions.
Experience working with data warehouses, SQL, or data lakes.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform) is a plus.
BA or Agile certifications (CBAP, PMI-PBA, CSM, SAFe, etc.).
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with strong expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies, hands-on experience with JIRA and Azure DevOps (ADO), and solid knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI), Reporting, and Analytics. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, driving data-driven decision-making and delivering high-quality analytical solutions. Exposure to AI/ML concepts is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and development teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to ensure timely and accurate delivery of solutions.
Manage and maintain product backlogs using JIRA and/or Azure DevOps (ADO).
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives.
Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for business improvement.
Support BI and analytics initiatives, including dashboards, reports, and KPIs.
Work with data teams to define data models, reporting requirements, and analytics solutions.
Understand and contribute to initiatives involving AI/ML use cases, such as predictive analytics, automation, or data-driven recommendations.
Ensure solutions align with business goals, data governance standards, and best practices.
Create and maintain documentation such as BRDs, FRDs, process flows, and data dictionaries.
Act as a mentor to junior business analysts and contribute to best practices within the BA community.
Required Skills & Qualifications
7-12 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in Agile environments.
Strong expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Hands-on experience with JIRA and/or Azure DevOps (ADO).
Solid understanding of Business Intelligence, reporting, and analytics concepts.
Experience working with dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable technical requirements.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
Exposure to AI/ML concepts, models, or analytics-driven solutions.
Experience working with data warehouses, SQL, or data lakes.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform) is a plus.
BA or Agile certifications (CBAP, PMI-PBA, CSM, SAFe, etc.).
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