Business Analyst

PureLogics is looking for a Business Analyst

Job Description:

A Business Analyst (BA) in the software services industry should possess a combination of educational qualifications, technical skills, soft skills, and domain knowledge. Here's a detailed overview of the qualifications and skills required:

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree: Typically, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Master's Degree: Optional but beneficial, such as an MBA or a master's in a related field.

Certifications:

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP): Offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA).

PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM): Offered by Scrum Alliance for those involved in Agile projects.

Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP): Also offered by PMI for Agile methodologies.

Six Sigma Certification: Helpful for process improvement knowledge.

Technical Skills:

Requirements Management Tools: Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Visio, and Trello.

Data Analysis and Visualization: Skills in SQL, Excel, and tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Understanding of various SDLC methodologies like Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.

Modelling Techniques: Knowledge of UML, BPMN, and other modeling techniques.

Soft Skills:

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication to interact with stakeholders, developers, and other team members.

Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.

Problem-Solving Skill*: Strong problem-solving abilities to address issues as they arise.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Domain Knowledge:

Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the software services industry, including market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.

Business Acumen: Ability to understand and align with the business goals and strategies of the organization.

Experience:

Work Experience: Typically, 3-5 years of experience in a related role, such as a software developer, project manager, or business analyst in another domain.

Project Experience: Experience working on multiple projects, preferably in different phases of the SDLC, to demonstrate versatility and depth of knowledge.

Other Important Qualities:

Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in requirements gathering and documentation.

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.

Leadership Skills: Capability to lead projects and mentor junior analysts.