Business Analyst

Overview We are seeking a Technology Business Analyst to support enterprise data and platform delivery initiatives within an Agile SDLC environment. This role acts as a key connector between business stakeholders and engineering teams, translating complex business needs into clear, testable requirements that drive scalable, production-ready solutions across data and enterprise systems. You will work closely with Product Owners, Scrum teams, architects, and engineers to ensure requirements are well-defined, prioritized, and delivered effectively through iterative sprint cycles. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, Product Owners, and engineering teams throughout the SDLC • Lead requirements gathering sessions and translate business needs into epics, user stories, and detailed acceptance criteria • Drive end-to-end Agile delivery from discovery through implementation, testing, and release support • Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to ensure solutions align with platform standards, scalability, and compliance requirements • Support sprint execution by actively participating in standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives • Own and maintain backlog grooming, prioritization, and sequencing in alignment with product roadmap and dependency management • Break down complex initiatives into incremental, deliverable user stories with clear definition of done • Partner with QA and engineering teams to support test planning, UAT coordination, and defect triage • Monitor sprint progress, velocity, and delivery health, escalating risks and blockers as needed • Support CI/CD workflows and release processes, ensuring smooth deployment and operational readiness • Facilitate cross-functional communication across business, engineering, and product teams to maintain alignment throughout delivery cycles • Conduct trade-off analysis to support prioritization decisions and roadmap planning • Troubleshoot issues during development and post-release, driving resolution through structured analysis and stakeholder collaboration • Act as a product and delivery ambassador, ensuring transparency of progress, risks, and dependencies Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) • 4+ years of experience as a Technical or Technology Business Analyst in an Agile SDLC environment • Strong experience working in Scrum or Agile delivery teams • Proven ability to write detailed user stories, technical requirements, and acceptance criteria • Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and driving backlog refinement sessions • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Preferred Skills • Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile tooling • Exposure to modern data platforms and distributed systems (GCP, Kafka, Confluent, Apigee) • Understanding of data governance and data-as-a-product principles • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based delivery workflows • Experience supporting production releases or acting in a delivery coordination role