Business Analyst

Description :We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst (BA) with strong experience in gathering requirements, creating technical documentation, and driving end-to-end project execution for IT product development.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully completing at least two full project lifecycles, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and translating business needs into well-defined technical requirements.This role requires exceptional documentation skills, a deep understanding of requirement gathering processes, and the ability to act as a bridge between stakeholders and development teams to ensure the delivery of scalable, efficient, and high-quality products.Key Responsibilities :Requirement Gathering & Analysis :- Work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.- Conduct workshops, interviews, and research to understand business processes and define clear requirements.- Identify gaps, dependencies, risks, and constraints in the requirements.Technical Documentation & Deliverables :- Develop detailed Technical Requirement Documents (TRD), Business Requirement Documents (BRD), and Functional Specifications that are clear, structured, and comprehensive.- Create workflow diagrams, use cases, wireframes, and process flows to support requirement understanding.- Maintain version control and ensure documents are updated throughout the project lifecycle.Project Execution Support :- Collaborate with development, QA, and product management teams to ensure smooth translation of requirements into deliverables.- Support the testing team by reviewing test cases and ensuring alignment with requirements.- Track project progress and manage change requests effectively.Stakeholder Management :- Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams, ensuring alignment on objectives and priorities.- Provide regular updates and presentations to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and clarity.- Facilitate conflict resolution by balancing business needs with technical feasibility.Quality & Process Improvement :- Contribute to defining and improving business analysis processes and documentation standards.- Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization within the product lifecycle.Required Qualifications :- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a Business Analyst in IT product development.- Must have completed at least two full lifecycle projects from initiation to deployment.- Strong expertise in requirement gathering, gap analysis, and stakeholder engagement.- Proficiency in creating clear and comprehensive technical and business documentation.- Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Preferred Skills :- Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or other project management tools.- Knowledge of API documentation, data modeling, and integration concepts.- Familiarity with wireframing tools such as Balsamiq, Figma, or similar.- Exposure to cloud-based product environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). (ref:hirist.tech)