Business Analyst

  • Oakland, CA
  • Posted 2 hours ago | Updated 2 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

SQL
SDLC
Agile
Waterfall

Job Details

Job Description:

The Business Analyst is responsible for reviewing computer-based solutions used by the client and advising Business Stakeholders, Project Managers, and fellow Business Analysts on enhancements or changes to meet business requirements.

Essential Functions

  • Develop detailed functional and system specifications based on business requirements, process maps, and use cases.

  • Collaborate with business teams to identify functional and performance expectations.

  • Validate that implemented functions perform according to specifications.

  • Ensure quality assurance across all releases.

  • Perform smoke testing in test and production environments.

  • Assist in preparing and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

  • Triage, track, and document defects.

  • Participate in prototyping solutions to provide business users with preliminary evaluations and UI experiences.

  • Assess the impact of changes on downstream systems.

  • Work with business teams to define minimum performance expectations and service levels.

  • Prioritize and track issues to resolution, escalating to project leads when necessary.

  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business users and IT teams.

  • Gather functional and system requirements through meetings with Business Analysts, business owners, and end users.

  • Manage multiple projects independently in alignment with organizational objectives.

  • Comply with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodology.

Must-Have Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst.

  • Experience with functional application testing.

  • Familiarity with web applications and UI design principles.

  • Strong understanding of SDLC and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).

  • Proficiency in SQL.

  • Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Visio, Word).

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for problem-solving.

  • Good project management abilities.

  • Understanding of various web-based technologies.

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