*This is a contract to permanent direct hire role*
We are looking for Business Systems Analyst for our client, one of the leading companies to work for in the Miami/Ft Lauderdale area.. The Business Systems Analyst is the liaison between business and IT and is responsible for understanding the business needs and translating them into functional requirements for the development of new or enhanced systems. The role involves close collaboration with business stakeholders, project managers, developers, and other team members throughout the software development lifecycle. The role ensures that requirements are well-documented, complete, and accurately reflect the needs of the business.
Job Functions
• Elicit requirements and business rules using interviews, workshops, brainstorming, and questionnaires. Write User Stories and convert into functional application specifications, high-level designs, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate project complexity, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies. Assist in project planning, scoping, and tracking activities. Provide estimates on the analysis process. Supports the team in issue resolution and risk management with oversight from senior team members.
• Coordinate the review and approval of requirements with project team members and stakeholders. Control, analyze, and communicate approved changes to requirements through the software development lifecycle. Facilitate communication with business, management, and peers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in reviewing and validating test plans and cases, ensuring alignment with business requirements. Help identify and track defects. Participate in the user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure functionality meets business needs. Coordinate UAT as required.
• Participate in design discussions and document Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs). Partner with development teams to assist with technical requirements and ensure technical feasibility and implementation. Review applications throughout the development lifecycle to ensure requirements are met. (10%)
• Work with key business sponsors to create current and future state Process Maps and Data Flow Diagrams. Support business process modeling and reengineering efforts to optimize operations.
• Create and review user interface designs to ensure they meet business and usability requirements, working closely with UX/UI teams.
• Follow best practices and standards for business analysis and application design under the guidance of senior staff.
• Assist in evaluating third-party software as potential business solutions under the guidance of senior team members
• Monitor system performance, diagnose and resolve production issues, and recommend solutions to ensure operational efficiency and system reliability in support of business objectives as required as required.
Additional Responsibilities
Required for all Jobs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all company policies and standards
• Accurate and timely reporting of time
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, information technology, Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years – Experience in creating user requirements documentation (e.g. BRD, User Stories, FRD, Process maps, Prototyping, Traceability Matrix, Test Cases and Test Plans).
• 3+ Years - Experience in creating wireframes (FIGMA), process flow or prototyping to refine requirements
• 3+ years – Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products
• 3+ years – Experience working in software development methodologies (i.e. Agile, Waterfall)
• 3+ years – Experience with requirements management and collaboration tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, FIGMA, Jira, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand technical requirements and data models.
• Knowledge of security standards and best practices (e.g. PCI and PII)
• Ability to recommend solutions based on functional and non-functional requirements and generally accepted IT strategies.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
Licenses/Certifications
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) PREFERRED
• PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) PREFERRED
• Certified Agile Business Analyst (CABA) PREFERRED
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.