Lead Business Analyst

Description We are looking for a Lead Business Analyst with expertise in SAP BW to join our team. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to both client/business stakeholders and development teams, playing a critical role in requirements elicitation, proposing functional solutions, and supporting acceptance testing. #LI-DNI Responsibilities Serve as a trusted advisor to client/business stakeholders and development teams Lead requirements elicitation, propose feasible functional solutions, and support acceptance testing Work directly with development stakeholders for requirements feasibility discussion and ambiguity resolution Document software system requirements and manage them with E2E traceability Utilize project/change management tools for feature/epic description, user stories, and acceptance criteria using Gherkin BDD approach Utilize BW components for OLAP analysis, multi-dimensional reports, dynamic dashboards, and forecasting tools Contribute to BW projects including implementation, upgrade, rollout, support, or testing Collect and document business requirements using tools like Azure DevOps or Jira Interact with business teams, solution architect teams, and cross-functional teams Possess knowledge of other SAP Analytics applications like BO or BW on Hana or BOBJ or SAC Requirements 9-15 years of experience in business and data analysis Proven experience as a liaison between development and business partners in SDLC projects Direct experience working with client/business stakeholders for requirements elicitation, proposing feasible solutions, and acceptance testing Ability to work directly with development stakeholders for requirements feasibility discussion, ambiguity resolution, and test scenario review Proficiency in documentation of software system requirements and requirements management with E2E traceability Experience in SDLC in agile frameworks such as SCRUM, Kanban, Scrum Ban, SAFe In-depth knowledge of BW components like OLAP analysis, multi-dimensional reports, dynamic dashboards, and forecasting tools Experience in BW projects including implementation, upgrade, rollout, support, or testing Ability to collect and document business requirements using tools like Azure DevOps or Jira Desirable configuration experience of BW and the ability to work on configurations if required Prior experience in interacting with business teams, solution architect teams, and cross-functional teams Knowledge of other SAP Analytics applications like BO or BW on Hana or BOBJ or SAC is an added advantage B2+ English level proficiency Nice to have Experience in technical stacks of the project, such as DB & backend services, ETL processes, API & Web Services, Batch Jobs, Notifications and Subscriptions, Message Queues Experience in leading domains like BFSI, Insurance, Payments, Healthcare, LifeSciences, ECOMM, Supply Chain Experience in software development and/or testing Some experience in Scrum Master or Project Manager activities Onsite client location experience  We offer Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects Focused individual development Benefit package: Health benefits Retirement benefits Paid time off Flexible benefits Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)