Business Analyst

Hi, I hope this email finds you in the pink of health! My name is Afshana Khatoon, and I’m a Recruiter for Akkodis. We are one of the top recruitment agencies in the country. We are currently recruiting for a Business Analyst position in Charlotte, NC, a Hybrid role that looks like something you might be interested in at this point in your career. I realize I may have an out-of-date resume; however, if my timing is good and you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please give me a call at the number below or reply to this email with the best time/number to reach you. Here are the specs on the role, for your record: The Business Analyst has a 12-month contract position with a client in Charlotte, NC(3 days onsite & 2 days remote). Pay Range: $50-$53/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Must Have: • 5+ years of experience in standing up a website with at least 20 pages with the capability for user enrollment, eligibility check, and login, or other functionality that requires multiple complex API integrations • 3+ years of experience with API calls • Adobe Experience Manager • 2+ years of experience with Agile and story writing • 5+ years of experience in IT/Software Development • 2+ years of experience in Data Mapping for API • 5+ years of experience working with complex systems Job Description: Position Summary: The technical product owner/business analyst will work with IT and the Business to define and deliver solutions that meet business objectives. • Will work on a complex project that involves standing up a website with multiple interfaces. • Since the team has no scrum master and the Merchant space interfaces with up to 18 external apps, this position requires project management skills to help the team track the dependencies and work with the Delivery lead to drive them to resolution, schedule tasks/stories so the capability can be finished on time, and escalate to application management when there are roadblocks. • Responsible for combining business and technology skills with strong leadership, communication, negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills. • Serves as the ultimate facilitator between Business and IT in truly understanding the business's needs and plays a key role in the overall management and success of a project through the entire project lifecycle. • Using proven methods and tools, this position leads the planning, eliciting, analyzing, validating, and managing of requirements, business processes, high-level solution design, data mapping, system analysis, test case design, and implementation planning & support - in partnership with Project Managers, Business Stakeholders, Architects, and IT interfacing groups. • This position may also be called upon to lead other IT project work based on changing project demands. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, 4 years of experience in the related field. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical business analyst role in a project-based agile environment • Has experience working on complex systems and APIs. Able to develop application knowledge by reviewing documentation. • Has worked on projects that involve standing up or updating websites • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment • Strong understanding of agile and waterfall methodologies and working experience in agile tools like Jira is preferable. • Good time management skills; ability to set priorities and meet deadlines. • Ability to communicate effectively at different levels within the organization. • Ability to understand system interaction and map data from source to target application. • Previous success working in a dynamic environment with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. • Fluent in technology and strong knowledge of project and software development methodologies/techniques. • Solid presentation, facilitation, interview, and workshop skills. • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-management skills. • Intermediate Word. Intermediate Excel. JIRA Experience Desired Qualifications • Experience in working on multiple projects at the same time. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please get in touch with Afshana Khatoon at Afshana.khatoon@akkodisgroup.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. 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