Software Business Analyst

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join our client from the insurance industry as a skilled and experienced Business Analyst and make a valuable contribution to a software development project. As a Business Analyst, you will play a vital role in connecting our business stakeholders with the development team, ensuring that our software solutions align with our organization's specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for the software development project. Conduct interviews, workshops, and surveys to understand user needs and business processes.
• Business Process Analysis: Evaluate existing business processes and identify areas for improvement. Propose innovative solutions and enhancements to optimize workflow efficiency and effectiveness.
• Functional Specifications: Create clear and concise functional specifications, user stories, and use cases that outline the desired system behavior and features. Define acceptance criteria and ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, the development team, and other project stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication, manage expectations, and ensure stakeholders are engaged throughout the development lifecycle.
• System Design and Validation: Collaborate with the development team to translate business requirements into technical specifications. Validate and verify the system design to ensure it aligns with business needs and requirements.
• Test Planning and Execution: Assist in test planning, including creating test scenarios and test cases. Participate in system testing, user acceptance testing, and quality assurance activities to ensure the software meets the defined requirements.
• Change Management: Identify and assess the impact of proposed changes to the software solution. Develop change management plans and support the implementation of changes, ensuring a smooth transition and user adoption.
  
  

Documentation and Training: Prepare comprehensive documentation, including user manuals, training materials, and system documentation. Conduct training sessions and provide ongoing user support to ensure successful system implementation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Project Manager or similar role
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst working on software development projects, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of insurance business processes, policies, and regulations.
• Proficiency in requirements-gathering techniques, business process modeling, and documentation.
• Experience creating functional specifications, user stories, and use cases.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and familiarity with SDLC processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Experience with insurance systems or related software applications is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) are desirable.
• Join our dynamic team and contribute to the successful implementation of our software development project, driving efficiency and delivering value to our insurance operations. Apply now and be part of our innovative journey!
• A technical mindset and analytical approach
• The sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.