Senior IT Business Analyst (BA / QA / Training)

job summary:

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior IT Business Analyst III to support application and licensing system initiatives with a strong focus on business analysis, quality assurance, and training. This role works closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors in an Agile environment to gather requirements, translate them into user stories, validate solutions, and support system delivery.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of senior-level Business Analyst experience, hands-on QA and testing expertise, and experience supporting complex application systems. This is a 100% on-site contract role in Austin, TX, offering the opportunity to contribute to high-impact public-sector technology initiatives.

location: Austin, Texas

job type: Contract

salary: $72 - 77 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, user needs, and business processes for application and system improvements
• Translate business requirements into clear user stories with defined acceptance criteria
• Perform quality assurance (QA) reviews of user stories to ensure functional and non-functional requirements are met
• Develop and execute test cases, including manual and mobile application testing
• Analyze program policies and procedures to assess impacts on automated systems
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation and support solution proposals
• Review and contribute to project deliverables such as project charters, plans, test plans, and risk documentation
• Consult on application analysis, troubleshoot system issues, and recommend solutions
• Develop training materials and support or conduct training sessions for internal and external users
• Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and end users to validate requirements and support system delivery

qualifications:

Qualifications

8+ years of senior-level experience as a Business Analyst in applications or software development

Strong experience working in Agile environments, including user story creation and participation in all Agile ceremonies

Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools

Proven background in quality assurance, including test case development and manual testing

Experience translating business requirements into clear user stories with acceptance criteria

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment

Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams

Availability to work 100% on-site in Austin, TX

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.