Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated Junior Business Analyst to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a technical background in IT (e.g., QA, Project Manager, Scrum Master, Developer) who possess strong organizational and documentation skills and are looking to transition into a Business Analyst role. Previous experience as a Business Analyst is not required, but a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in IT is preferred. Candidates must have excellent English communication skills (Upper-Intermediate to Advanced).
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting in Discovery Phases
- Collaborate with the Lead Business Analyst to conduct discovery sessions with clients.
- Assist in gathering and documenting initial business and technical requirements.
Documentation of Functional Requirements
- Prepare detailed, clear, and concise functional requirement documents.
- Ensure documentation adheres to the project’s scope and client expectations.
- ERD, ULM and data flow diagrams creation and management
Supporting Backlog Management
- Assist in managing the backlog for support projects.
- Acceptance criteria development and assisting in UAT
- Document and track new change requests from clients.
Collaboration in UX Phases
- Work closely with UX engineers during the UX phase of projects.
- Ensure all UX designs align with documented requirements.
Development Team Collaboration
- Serve as a point of communication between the development team, Lead BA and stakeholders.
- Provide ongoing support and clarification of requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Assistance in Estimations and Requirement Decomposition
- Support in product estimations and breaking down high-level requirements into smaller, actionable tasks.
Qualifications and Skills:
Technical Background
- Experience in IT roles such as QA, Project Manager, Scrum Master, or Developer.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies or backlog management tools like Jira or Trello or similar.
Language Skills
- Excellent English proficiency (Upper-Intermediate to Advanced).
Organizational Skills
- Strong ability to organize tasks, prioritize effectively, and manage documentation.
Documentation Skills
- Ability to create well-structured, detailed, and clear documentation.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse teams.
- Attention to detail and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving.
Nice to Have
- Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Experience with Magento, Shopify or bigCommerce
- Postman API testing
What We Offer:
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced Business Analysts.
- A supportive environment to grow and develop BA skills and become middle and then Senior BA
- Supportive atmosphere and no micromanagement
- Challenging projects from all over the world
- Ability to implement your brave ideas and improve processes
- Education in and outside the company
- Sick leave and regular vacation
- Ability to work remotely
- Medical insurance